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JAMES SNIDER

James F. Snider, 69, of Ravenna, Ohio,
died Sunday,
Dec. 30, 2012, at his home.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late
James L. and Geneva Heiney Snider.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the
Vietnam War, and earning the Code of Conduct, NDSM, GCMDL, and
Soldier of the Month. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubberafter30yearsof service. He
lived in Brady Lake, Ohio,
for over 30 years and was a member of Masonic Lodge #768.

Surviving are two sons, Steven Snider of Tennessee and Tom Snider of Texas; one daughter,
Julia F. Parks of Florida; seven grandchildren; three sisters,
Sandra Ferrebee of West
Virginia, Wanda Crawford of
North Carolina
and Doris Davis of West
Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, JoAnn
Snider, and two brothers, Ray Snider and Andrew Snider.

Services were held at Shorts-Spicer-Crislip
Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, with Masonic service. Burial was in GrandviewMemorial Park.

WILLARD RADABAUGH

He was born at
Revere, the son of the late Albert and Della
Church Radabaugh.

He retired from Burke-Parsons-Bowlby Corp. after
43 years of service.

Surviving are two sons, Jeff Radabaugh of
Stumptown and Willard Ray Radabaugh of Arnoldsburg; two daughters,
Barbara McCumbers of Burnsville and Norma Jean Nicholas of Orma;eight grandchildren; eight-great-grandchildren; one sister,
Eudor Radabaugh King of Big Bend; and three brothers, Orval
Radabaugh of Nebo, Ralph Radabaugh of Nobe and Delmas Radabaugh of
St. Clairsville, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by two infant children,
Janice Marie and Joann Radabaugh; two brothers, Arthur Radabaugh and
Clarence Radabaugh; and two sisters, Pauline Radabaugh and Adelpha
Radabaugh Yoak.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Christopher Stout officiating. Burial was
in MountRunCemetery.

GARRY WAYNE VANNOY

He was born in
GilmerCounty, the son of the
late Holly and Effie McWilliams Vannoy.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War
and was retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He was a member of Enon
BaptistChurch.

Surviving are his wife, Anita Hartshorn Vannoy;
two sisters, Bertha Roberts of East Lake, Ohio, and Edna Chapman of Marietta, Ohio;
three brothers, Clarence Vannoy of
Belpre,
Ohio, Bernard Vannoy of Pennsylvania and Harry
Vannoy of Mentor, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Leona
Wright, Olena Ball, Betty Koon and an infant, and one brother,
Harold Vannoy.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial was in CollinsCommunityCemetery, Stumptown.

MARSHALL DRAKE

He was born at Mud Fork, the son of the late
Otha Orrin and Opal Maysel May Drake.

He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio,
with 32 years of service.

Surviving are his wife, Charlotte “Sammy” Drake;
one daughter, Karla Sue Hibbard of Cambridge; three brothers, Jackey
Drake of Big Otter, Forrest Drake of Maysel and Charles Robert King
of Chloe; three sisters, Cleo Adelman of Rootstown, Ohio, Imogene
Blacklock of Pie Town, N.M., and Crickette (Careen) Traxler of
Richwood, Ohio; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Duane
Junior Drake; one daughter, Tammy Leach; two grandchildren; one
brother, RaymondDrake;and two sisters,PauleneMcCourt and Ruth Drake.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home,
Spencer, with burial in
CoenCemetery, Nebo. Visitation
was scheduled one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

EARL RAGLAND

He was born in
Rosine,
Ky., the son of the late Thornton
and Cansada Stewart Ragland.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from
W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He was a former bus driver for Calhoun
County Board of Education, former employee of
SpencerState
Hospital, former rural letter carrier,
farmer and stockman. While living in Wooster, Ohio,
he was employed by Wooster Iron and Metal Co. He was a member of Milo
Church.

Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Hazel Bailey
Ragland; three daughters, Carolyn Pryor of
Byrdstown,
Tenn., Janet Sunder-land of Canal
Fulton, Ohio, and Sue Frazier of
Millersburg,
Ohio; one son, Allen Ragland of
Ripley; one step-daughter, Connie of Wooster; nine grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Virginia Ragland; his second wife, Orine Ragland; two brothers; and
one sister.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer,
with Rev. John Meadows officiating. Burial will be in MinnoraCemetery. Visitation will be held
Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
at the funeral home.

ORVILLE ‘Pappy’
NORMAN

He was born at Beech, the last surviving child
of the late Isaac Homer and Lula Brannon Norman.

He worked on the family farm during his early
life and was a traveling butcher, miller, blacksmith, etc., during
the winter months, and plumber, electrician, carpenter, mechanic,
etc., in the summer. Later, he worked in the timber industry and at
Burke-Parsons-Bowlby Corp.,
Billings. He
formerly attended and was a member of Arnoldsburg Southern Baptist
Church.

Surviving are two step-daughters, Linda Dorsey
of Palestine and Diana Sampson of Spencer; one step-son, Timothy
Finken-binder of Orrville, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Shirley
Greathouse of Millstone; a son-in-law, Wesley Nicholas of Orma; and
several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa
Wears, whom he married Sept. 11, 1972; three step-children, David
Greathouse, Barbara Nicholas and William “Bill” Finkenbinder; four
sisters, Murl Norman, Irene Norman, Ona Helmick and Pearl Conrad;
and four brothers, Bunker Norman, Homer Norman, Jr., William Norman
and Arnold Norman.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in GreathouseCemetery,
Orma.

BASIL BAILEY

He was born in Minnora, the son of the late Okey
and Mae Badgett Bailey.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War,
serving from 1951-1954. He retired from Rogers Overhead Door after
20 years of service, and had previously worked at Locke
Manufacturing. He was a member of Wayne County Sheriff’s
Association.

Surviving are his wife, Janet Brannon Bailey,
whom he married on Sept. 12, 1952; three daughters, Lelah Buckwalter
of Akron, Ohio, Ruby Grau of Fredericktown, Ohio, and Loretta Heath
of Congress Village; one son, Jeff Bailey of Liberty, Ky.; 10
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Delmar Bailey
of Minnora and Holly Bailey of Milton; one sister Myrl Bailey of
Newton; sister-in-law, Aunt Retta Miller, who has been a help to the
family; and special friends, Jay and Tessie Grunder.

He was preceded in death by one grandson; two
infant brothers; and two infant sisters.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg. Burial was in
ClarkJarvis
Cemetery, Chloe.

DONZEL BLAIR WHIPKEY

He was born in
CalhounCounty, the son of the
late James and Fonda Radabaugh Whipkey.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and
retired from Anchor-Hocking Glass,
Salem,
N.J. He was a member of Faith
BaptistChurch, Vienna.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Eulah Lang
Whipkey; five sons, Gregory Whipkey of Mineral Wells and Steven
Whipkey, Michael Whipkey, Mark Whipkey and Donzel Lee Whipkey, all
of New Jersey; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three
brothers, Marven Whipkey of Parkersburg, Wavel Whipkey of Vienna and
Gail Siers of Elizabeth; and one sister, Barbara Roberts of Nobe.

He was preceded in death by one son, James Logan
Whipkey, and two sisters, Willa Dene Amos and Mini May Cain.

Services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor
Jim Yoak officiating. Burial will be in SunsetMemoryGardens. Visitation will
be held Friday, 2 to 6
p.m., at the funeral home.

HAROLD CADLE

He was born at Mud Fork, the son of the late
Eddie and Alma Coen Cadle West.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He
was a gradall operator and retired from the Steelworkers Union.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Lula
Nicholas Cadle; one son, Brian Cadle of
Charlottesville, Va.; two daughters, Nanette Seabolt and
Renita Gandee, both of Clendenin; two grandsons, Josiah Cadle of
McGaheysville, Va., and Jeremiah Cadle of Grantsville; four
granddaughters, Amber Griffin of Richmond, Va., and Hannah Gandee,
Hope Gandee and Sarah Seabolt, all of Clendenin; one
great-granddaughter, Elliana Grace Cadle; one brother, Raymond Cadle
of Grafton, Ohio; and one sister, Inez Westfall of Ivydale.

He was preceded in death by five brothers,
Carroll and Richard Cadle and Blain, Bernard and Darrell West, and
two sisters, Agnes Ball and Zelma Cadle.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with
Pastor Richard Talbot officiating. Burial will be in CadleCemetery,
with military graveside rites.

VERE HAROLD BRANNON

He was the son of the late Victor C. and Jessie
“Eleanore” Stump Brannon.

He was a 1952 graduate of CalhounCountyHigh School and attended
Potomac State College and
West VirginiaUniversity.
He served in the U.S. Army from January 1957 to January 1959 and
owned and operated Brannon’s Exxon, Arnoldsburg, for 25 years.He worked for various companies, including the last 11 years at
Houchin Construction, LLC. He was a member of LouisaChapelUnited
MethodistChurch, where he held many
offices.

Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Susie; three
daughters, Cindy Carbaugh of Knoxville, Tenn., and Shelly Mace and
Amie Carper, both of Arnoldsburg; seven grandchildren, Misty Bays of
Bristol, Tenn.; Kristyn Ball of Stoughton, Mass., and Chris and Evan
Mace and Gracie,Riley and Holly Carper, all of Arnoldsburg; two
great-grandchildren, Hayden and Logan Bays; two sisters, Doris Davis
of Harrisville and Juanita Berdine of Arnoldsburg; and several
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy
Brannon Hayhurst.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Timothy Hickman and Rev. Shelly Mace
officiating. Burial was in BrannonFamilyCemetery.

LEONARD HUSK

Leonard Husk, 79, of
East Liverpool, Ohio,
died
Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012,
at his home.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late
Andy and Ettie Barr Husk.

He retired in 1982 as a crane operator for the
former Crucible Steel Corp. after 31 years of service. He was a U.S.
Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Disabled American
Veterans Chapter #47, American Legion Post #374, Veterans of Foreign
War Korean Veterans Chapter #126, and Tri-State Veterans Burial
Group.

Surviving are his wife, Dora Rose Vincent Husk,
whom he married in September, 1979; one daughter, Tina Addison of Branford, Fla.;
three sons, W. Scott Vincent and Andy Lewis Husk, both of East Liverpool, and Jeffrey Husk of Branford;
nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Dawson Funeral Home, East Liverpool, with Pastor Norm Eckert of
Beechwood Free Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in ColumbianaCountyMemorial Park, with full
military honors by Tri-State Veterans Group.

GERALD METHENEY

Gerald Metheney, 93, of Spencer, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.

He was the son of the late Gae Metheney.

Surviving are one daughter, Glenna Metheney of St. Albans, and one brother, Richard Metheney of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Bell
Talkington Metheney.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in ElmiraBaptistChurch, BraxtonCounty.

CAPTAIN FORD
ROGERS

He established Rogers Used Cars and Trucks in
1964 and operated the business until 2011. He enjoyed flying his
small airplanes with friends from W.Va. Fun Flyers Club, Leon, and
was recognized by the governor for being the oldest active flyer in
West Virginia.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Donie E.
Rogers; one son, Carl R. Rogers of Annamoriah; one daughter,
Christine Conley of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Doris Emogene
Rogers-Myers of St. George; two grandchildren, Heather and Jennifer;
three great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Chester Lee
Rogers on July 9, 1968; three sisters;
and one brother.

Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at
WestFork
CommunityBuilding, Arnoldsburg,
with Rev. Ronald Rogers officiating. Burial will be in MinnoraCemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday,
6 to 8 p.m., at the community building.

RUTH WHIPKEY

She was born in
StewartCounty, Georgia, on July 5, 1937, the daughter of
the late James and Lorene Huddleston.

She was employed by Rubber Crafters,
Grantsville, for several years.

Surviving are four daughters, Jean Parsons and
Becky Cooper, both of Grantsville, Shirley Greathouse of Millstone
and Mary Whipkey of Mt.
Zion; one son, Cecil Whipkey, Jr., of
Spencer; one sister; 10 grandchildren; and
eight-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil
Whipkey; three brothers; and two sisters.

Following cremation, services will be held
Friday, 5 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating.Visitation will be held
Friday,
4to5p.m.,at the funeral home.

THELMA LOUISE DILLON

Thelma Louise Dillon, 81, died Monday, Nov. 19,
as a result of complications of diabetes.

She was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna
Williamson.

She retired in 1993 from
BrooksvilleElementary School, where
she worked as a cook and was instrumental in setting up a breakfast
program.

The Dillons moved from Big
Bend
to the Charleston
area to be closer to their daughters, Linda Khumnark and Brenda
Dillon, who survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Thomas, on Dec. 26, 2010.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Pastor David Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Big BendCemetery.

AMANDA JANE MAY

She was born in
Cary,
N.C., the daughter of Russell
Eugene and Peggy Silvey Legg.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her
husband, Scott May; three sons, Caleb May, Brandon May and Russell
May, all of Spencer; one daughter, Savannah May of Spencer; two
brothers, Brian Legg of New York and Chris Vincent of Washington;
and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her twin sister,
Hannah Rebecca Legg.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Cleston Garrett officiating. Burial was in ZionHillCemetery, Uler.

HARVEY RAY
CHURCH

He was born in Big Bend,
the son of the late Andrew Jack and
IdaElizabeth
CantwellChurch.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He
retired from Lucent Technology in 1997 and was a member of NRA.

Surviving are his wife, Delores Belle Sears
Church; five daughters, Loretta Church of Nashport, Ohio, Yvonne
Morrison, Connie Minkos and Kris Stalling, all of Newark, and Pam
Chrisman of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; one son, Steve Church of Newark; two
sisters; one brother; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Anita
Francis; one sister; and one brother.

Services were held at Brucker and Kishler
Funeral Home, Newark, where military
honors were conducted by Licking County Veterans Alliance.

RUTH SELF

She was born in Thacker, the daughter of the
late Ezra and Florence Mann Queen.

She worked as a business owner in the WirtCounty
area and was a Baptist.

Surviving are three sons, William Self of
Glenville, Frank Self of Elizabeth and Dave Self of Arnoldsburg;
four daughters, Patricia Deem of Mineral Wells, Phyllis Bowe of
Akron, Ohio, and Mary Pfalzcraft and Connie Patterson, both of
Elizabeth; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
William O. Self; three bothers; four sisters; and three
grandchildren, Cindy Self, Harry Jr. and Chris.

Services were held at Matheny Whited Funeral
Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating. Burial was in Friend
Cemetery, Ivydale.

PERRY ‘Doug’
TAYLOR

Perry “Doug” Taylor, 60, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012.

He was the son of the late Paul and Ruth
Wazlavek Taylor.

He attended
WashingtonHigh School and enlisted
in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1969 and was honorably discharged in
1971, having attained the rank of Lance Corporal. He served in the
Ohio National Guard and was employed at Controlled Power Corp.,
Massillon,
Ohio, as a welder for many years.
He was a member of American Legion Post #147, Apple Creek, Ohio.
He resided with his companion of 25 years, Wanda Davisson, at Chloe
for many years, until their recent return to
Ohio.

Also surviving are one son, Todd Taylor of Phoenix, Ariz.;
five brothers, Paul Taylor, Joe Taylor, Rick Taylor, David Taylor
and Charles Taylor; two sisters, Pam Taylor and Paula Akins; and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by one brother, William
“Billy” Taylor.

Services will be private. Condolences and
donations for Wounded Warriors can be sent in his memory to American
Legion Post #147, 8943 Hackett Road, Apple Creek, OH 44606.

RUBY
GENEVA
McHENRY

She was born in
GilmerCounty, the daughter of
the late Bill and Ina Richards Simmons.

Surviving are four sons, James Myer, John David
Myer and Ricky Myer, all of Grantsville, and Larry Glen Myer of
Charleston; two daughters, Carol Sue Myer of Grantsville and Sandra
K. Summers of Lorain, Ohio; four brothers, Henry Simmons, Bearl
Simmons, Cecil Simmons and Earl Simmons, all of Cleveland, Ohio; and
two sisters, Pearl Heiney of Glenville and Sara Cool of Fairmont.

She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Glen Myer, and her second husband, Austin McHenry; six sisters,
Elodine, Nettie and Mettie Simmons, Ernestina Simmons, Erma Kline
and Louise Spencer; and two brothers, Orval Simmons and Eugene
Simmons.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with
Rev. Ron Chesser officiating. Burial will be in BigSpringsCemetery. Visitation was
scheduled Wednesday, 6 to
8 p.m., at the funeral home.

JOSE ‘Ping’
MALDONADO

He was born in Barceloneta,
Puerto Rico, the son of
Santiago
and Maria Maldonado.

He worked at
Roane GeneralHospital
for 19 years until he retired. He was Pentecostal.

Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Cecelia
“Sissy” Mar-guerite Maldonado; five sons, Israel Ray Maldonado and
Samuel Maldonado, both of Philadelphia, Pa., Luis Anthony Maldonado
of Pottstown, Pa.,
and Jose (Joey) Israel Maldonado, Jr., and Jacob Ryan Maldonado,
both of Spencer; four daughters, Michelle Maldonado and Melisa
Maldonado, both of Lorain, Ohio, Jovita Marguerite Abramovich of
Grantsville and Rebekah Louise Carper of Spencer; 20 grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Maria
Cirilo, and an infant daughter.

ZANE MICHAEL VELLO JANKOWSKI

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Brandi Dysert of Orma
and Ronald Jankowski of Florida.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his step-father, George
Dysert of Orma; his step-mother, Lisa Jankowski of Florida; two
sisters, Sara Hough of Orma and Destiny Readinger of Cleveland,
Ohio; two step-brothers, Jared Dysert and D.J. Dysert, both of
Cleveland; one step-sister, Tianna Dysert of Cleveland;
grand-parents, Roger and Charlotte Davidson of Big Springs;
step-grandmother, Paula Dysert of Cleveland; great-grandmother,
Betty Robinson of Big Springs; Hulen and Patricia Wilson of
Cleveland; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Robbie
Robinson.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev.
Randy Wilson officiating.

EDITH LEDSOME

She had worked for Villers Nursing Home, Elizabeth, and Bonnets
Dry Cleaning, Parkersburg.

Surviving are one daughter, Debbie Cunningham of Smithville; two
grandsons, Johnny Blosser of Grantsville and Paul Blosserof
Parkesburg; three step-grandchildren, Mark Cunningham and Steven
Cunningham, both of Grantsville, and Robin Roberts of Parkersburg;
eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; six
step-great-grandchildren; and two special cousins, Ruth Coffee and
Jo Board.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Laurance Starcher and
Arthur Ledsome; one son, Mike Dulin; three grandchildren, Helen,
Bill and Kathy Blosser; and one great-granddaughter, Tiffany N.
Blosser.

LUCYVIRGINIA WRIGHT

Lucy Virginia Wright, 73, of Shock, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012.

She was the daughter of the late Everett and Lura Greathouse
Parsons.

She attended Shock Church of Christ.

Surviving are one daughter, Lorina Hartshorn of Shock; two sons,
Everett Wright of Shock and William Wright of Fairmont; eight
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harley and
Kenny; and five sisters, Kathaleen, Wanda, Kathy, Sheila and April.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Erman Wright; one
sister; and one infant brother.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with
Minister Vernon Kerns and Minister Gene Miller officiating. Burial
was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.

MILDRED MAXINE FERRELL JOHNSON

Mildred Maxine Ferrell Johnson, 84, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012,
at Brownsburg Meadow Nursing Home, Brownsburg, Ind., where she was
residing with her husband of 65 years.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Edward P
and Nellie F. Snyder Ferrell.

She attended Calhoun County High School until 1946. She lived in
Elyria, Ohio, from 1950-2010, where she was a member of Beth-el
Baptist Church, VFW Post 1079 and Women of the Moose Lodge #778.

MAE MARIE BIRD

She was born at Richardson, the daughter of the late Guy and
Lydia Lukens Blosser.

She served as a “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II in Akron,
Ohio, where she was a spot welder. She was also an employee of the
former Kellwood Co., Spencer.

Surviving are two daughters, Alberta Kendall of Spencer and
Sandra Santee of Reedy; one son, James C. Caldwell, Jr., of
Marietta, Ohio; one step-daughter, Jacqui Nutter of Columbus, Ohio;
and two sisters, Wilca Stewart of Reedy and Genevive Carpenter of
Nitro.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Bird; two
daughters, Vickie and Martha Jane Caldwell; four brothers, Guy
Blosser, Jr., Okey Blosser, Robert Blosser and Wayne Blosser; and
five sisters, Bernice Cycyk, Frances Houchin, Maxine Nichols, Vonnie
Cline and Betty Sue Carper.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with
Brother Bill Walton officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial
Cemetery.

ELLA MAE GHERKE

She was born in Denham Springs, La., the daughter of the late
Norman E. Hatchell and May Miller Hatchell.

She was a licensed practical nurse and a Baptist.

Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia Johnson of Breckenridge and
Betty Huelsebusch of Kingwood; four sons, Richard Gherke of
Longview, Tex., Michael Gherke of Glenville, Wayne Gherke of
Fayetteville and Zane Gherke of Vienna; one brother, N.E. Hatchell
of Denham Springs; seven grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Carlos
Gherke, on Dec. 26, 1992.

Services were held in Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home Chapel,
Breckenridge, with Rev. Charles West officiating. Burial was in
Breckenridge Cemetery.

JENNIFER LYNN HOWELL

Jennifer Lynn Howell, 38, of Parkersburg, formerly of
Grantsville, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at University of Pittsburgh
Presbyterian Hospital.

She was the daughter of Bruce Campbell of Parkersburg and the
late Mildred Campbell. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Surviving in addition to her father are one daughter, Casey Hall;
three brothers, Jerry Howell of Orma and Melvin Howell and Mark
Howell, both of Grantsville; two sisters, Sandra Bunner and Donna
Capps, both of Grantsville; fiance, Howard Randall Minney; and
several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service was held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville.
Burial was in Saunders Cemetery.

NELLIE LOU COBURN HARRIS

She was born in Salem, the daughter of the late Arthur and
Elizabeth Lynch Coburn.

She was a 1950 graduate of Doddridge County High School. She
worked at Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville, Garment Factory,
Harrisville, and Godfrey’s Store, Grantsville, and was a Foster
Parent. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where she was
a Sunday School teacher, BYF leader and custodian for many years.

Surviving are two sons, Jerry “Fuzzy” Harris of Grantsville and
Loren “Mike” Harris of Terra Alta; three daughters, Terry Jones of
Big Bend, Sandra McCumbers of Grantsville and Roberta “Bert” Roberts
of Ravenna, Ohio; one step-son, Nolan Harris of Elizabeth; two
step-daughters, Veda Wright of Elizabeth and Velma Kirby of
Grantsville; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grand-children; one
great-great-grandchild; 16 step-grandchildren; five sisters, Linda
Davis and Mary Coburn, both of Pennsboro, Betty Gault of Ashland,
Ohio, Brenda Riddle of Sandusky, Ohio, and Carol Shearon of
Marietta, Ohio; one brother, Gene Coburn of Beverly Hills, Fla.; and
several nieces and nephews.

RUTH ALMEDA BENNINGTON YOAK

She was born at Arnoldsburg, the daughter of Fred and Mary Wilson
Bennington.

She was a 1939 graduate of Calhoun County High School. She
resided in Roane County for 30 years and was involved in activities
at Spencer Temple, Trail Blazer’s 4-H Club and Home Demonstration
Club, and worked as society editor for Spencer Newspapers for
several years. After moving to Ripley in 1977, she was an active
member of Ripley Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Victor, whom she married
on Apr. 20, 1946; one daughter, Sandra Lea Mathewson of Granville,
Ohio; one son, David Victor Yoak of Newburgh, Ind.; two infant
children, Carolyn and Mark; four granddaughters; eight
great-grandchildren; one brother, Wilson Bennington; and three
sisters, Emogene Bennington, Oreta Anderson and Oleta “Sally”
Bourne.

Celebration of life service was held at Ripley Tabernacle Baptist
Church, with Rev. Peter S. Mathewson, Rev. Jeff Keffer and Rev. Mike
Elder officiating. Burial was in Albert’s Chapel United Methodist
Church Cemetery, Sand Ridge.

MARIE IVY FRAME

Surviving are one son, James Frame; one daughter, Lucy Bailey;
two sisters, Wilma Cooper and Dora Oldaker; two grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Kile Frame; 13
siblings and one granddaughter, Laura Ann Bailey-Rose.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev.
Robert Shuey officiating. Burial was in Orma Cemetery. Memorial
service will be held at Cottage Grove E.C. Church at a later time.

BOBBYLEEDURST

Bobby Lee Durst, 75, of Ripley, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012.

He was born in Marmet, the son of the late Roy and Geraldine
Carter Durst.

He retired after 43 years from Pechiney Rolled Products (formerly
Kaiser Aluminum) as a furnace operator.

Surviving are his wife, Betty, a 1955 graduate of Calhoun County
High School; three daughters, Debbie Durst Goodson and Lisa Martin,
both of Ripley, and Shari Cunningham of Charlotte, N.C.; two sons,
Randall Lee Durst of Parkersburg and Raymon Cunningham of Kenna;
seven grandchildren; six great-grand-children; one brother, Raymond
Durst of Cottageville; and two sisters, Dorothy Hawkins and
Katherine Thomas, both of Marmet.

Celebration of his life was held at Calvary United Methodist
Church, Ripley, with Rev. Charles Hicks officiating. Burial was in
Blaine Memorial Cemetery, Cottageville.

AUSTIN EUGENE CLARK

He was born in Grantsville, the son of Donald Clark of Texas and
Sheryl Wease Richards of Grantsville. He was a Methodist.

Surviving in addition to his parents are an aunt, Charlene
Richards and acousin, Phylis Ann Ohnheiser.

There will be no public services. A private family gathering will
be held at a later date.

CHARLES WILLIAM STARCHER

Charles William Starcher, 64, of Millstone, died Wednesday, Oct.
24, 2012, at his home.

He was born in Barberton, Ohio, the son of Charles Starcher and
the late Betty Jean Draker Starcher.

He was an oil field worker.

Surviving in addition to his father are one son, Robert Starcher
of Reedy, former wife and caregiver, Karen Carter of Millstone; two
grandchildren; two sisters, Diane Murphy and Candy Summers, both of
Arnoldsburg; eight brothers, Fred Starcher, Terry Naylor, Charlie E.
Starcher, Dana Starcher and Randy Starcher, all of Arnoldsburg; Gary
Starcher of Burning Springs, Joe Naylor of Millstone and Stanley
Starcher of Glenville; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by one sister, Kathy Gwen Starcher, and
one brother, Gary Starcher.

There will be no public services. A private family gathering will
be held at a later date.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Lesa Goodrich
Carpenter; three daughters, Felisha Carpenter, Tonya Carpenter and
Jamie Cooper; one brother, Steve Wood; and grandparents, Mally and
Ica Carpenter.

BERNARD JARVIS

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Cecil and Nell
Arnold Jarvis.

He was a carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving are one daughter, Kathy Schlit of Arizona; two sons,
Bernard Jarvis, Jr., of Arizona and Jeffrey Jarvis of Chloe; one
step-son, Dale Brown of California; grandchildren, Michael Jarvis of
Chloe and Justen Gregory of New Martinsville and several others;
seven sisters, Betty Smith and Jean Holmes, both of Mesa, Ariz.,
Hope Schoolcraft of Orma, Helen Wayne of Elizabeth, Alice Conley of
Cayce, S.C., Connie Rucker of Cottageville and Donnie King of
Ripley; and one brother, Don Jarvis of Arizona.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Nelma Stump, Bernice
Cornn and baby Katherine.

Services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tim Hickman officiating. Burial will be in
Minnora Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, noon to 2 p.m.,
at the funeral home.

Surviving are two brothers, Donald W. Johnson and Mark P.
Johnson, both of Grantsville; one sister, Phyllis J. Malona of
Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles E. Johnson, and
one niece, Amanda Lea Johnson.

Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Rev. Jerry N. Malona officiating. Burial will be
in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, noon to 2
p.m., at the funeral home.

ROLLEY JOHNSON WILSON

He was born at Apple Farm, the son of the late George Spence and
Bessie Stump Wilson.

He grew up on a farm and attended Lower Rush Run and Russett
grade schools. He was a 1947 graduate of Calhoun County High School.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving 1949-1953. He retired from
DuPont, Washington Works, after 29-1/2 years as a mechanic. He
worked 7-1/2 years for Nashua Photo. He was Baptist and member of
the Good Samaritan Club.

Surviving are one son, Robert Douglas Wilson of Clarksburg; one
granddaughter; one sister, Osa Merle Fowler of Grantsville; and
several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Genevra Taylor
Wilson, whom he married in December 1950; four brothers, Hugh George
Wilson, Donnie Forest Waldeck, Luke Spence Wilson and Henry Calvin
Wilson; and five sisters, Treacy Jane Stump, Reacy Anne Wilson,
Bessie Margarete Ledsome, Eda Bertha Stalnaker and Mary Serepta
Starkey.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial
was in Sunset Memory Gardens, with full military rites provided by
American Legion Post 15.

RONZELRAYNICHOLAS

Ronzel Ray Nicholas, 89, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, in Florida.

He grew up on Bear Run Road near Orma and spent his years working
on sawmills, farming and raising cattle.

Surviving are one daughter, Helen Lenet Parsons of Edgewater,
Fla.; one son, Denver “Dink” McCumbers of Orrville, Ohio; five
grandchildren, Lisa Summers of Heathrow, Fla., Vicki Major of Palm
Coast, Fla., Charles “Chuck” Deeter of Orville, and Kimberly
McCumbers and Keith McCumbers, both of Spencer; one
great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary Jane
“Marie” Nicholas; his mother, Dora Mae; one brother, Doye; and two
sisters, Alma and Annalee.

A memorial service will be held later.

SCOTT FLUHARTY

He was born in Nobe, the son of the late A.T. and Mollie Ferrell
Fluharty.

He graduated from Parkersburg High School, where he was a member
of the football team. He was a Little League coach and retired from
DuPont. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Shriners and
Masons.

Surviving are two sons, Robert Fluharty of Parkersburg and
Michael Fluharty of Silver Springs, Md.; five grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Hill Fluharty; two
brothers, Denver Fluharty and Roy Fluharty; and two sisters, Pearl
Pollard and an infant.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with
Rev. Richard McClure officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

PAULINE LAWSON

She was born in Spencer, the daughter of the late Milford and
Pauline Miller.

She formerly worked at Spencer State Hospital and Roane County
Committee on Aging and attended Gandee Chapel Church.

Surviving are three sons, Virgil “Jiggs” Lawson, Jr., of Ripley
and David Lawson and Randy Lawson, both of Spencer; one daughter,
Emmee Lawson of Spencer; four sisters, Phyllis Milhoan of Reedy,
Melinda Jones of Cross Lanes, Myrtle Sue McKown of Spencer and
Debrah Marks of Millstone; one half-sister, Ruth Starcher of Calhoun
County; six brothers, Phil Miller, Bob Miller, Bill Miller, Larry
Miller and Tom Miller, all of Spencer, and Curtis Miller of Reedy;
12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Lawson; five
sisters, Madeline Fouty, Shirley Ann Starcher, Mildred Ash, Jennifer
Miller and Janice Miller; and two brothers, Jack Miller and Milford
Miller, Jr.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with
Rev. Jackie Roberts officiating. Burial was in Craig Hill Cemetery,
near Spencer.

KENNA JUNIOR BOGGS

Kenna Junior Boggs 76, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012.

He was born in Tariff, the son of the late Kenna Sr. and Gertie
Conley Boggs.

He was a member of Arnoldsburg Community Church and was a retired
bus driver from Calhoun County Board of Education.

Surviving are his wife, Colleen Boggs of Chloe; two sons, Danny
Boggs of Parkersburg and Steve Boggs of Arnoldsburg; two daughters,
Joyce Williams of Big Bend and Jo Lynn Wilson of Grantsville; two
step-sons, Mike McKown of Millstone and Daniel McKown of
Arnoldsburg; two step-daughters, Tracy Parsons of Rosedale and
Melissa Falls of Millstone; two sisters, Lina Faye Simmons of
Summerfield, Ohio, and Georgia Bateman of Orrville, Ohio; one
brother, Jack Boggs of Spencer; nine grandchildren; six
step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Lou Bailey
Boggs; five brothers, Charles Boggs, Cal Boggs, Ronzel Boggs, Robert
Boggs and Noble Boggs; and four sisters, Arlene Tanner, Charlotte
Boggs, Retta Jarvis and Rondale Fields.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev.
Cleston Garrett and Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Burial was in
Minnora Cemetery.

JEFFREYLEETANNER

Jeffrey Lee Tanner, 55, of Medina, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 10,
2012, at Akron General Medical Center, as a result of an accidental
fall.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William and
Vena Jarvis Tanner.

He had made his home in the Medina and Orrville areas.

Surviving are one step-daughter, Amber Olp of Orrville, Ohio; two
step-grandsons; nine brothers and sisters, Richard Tanner, Alton
“Doc” Tanner, William “Billy” Tanner, Zelma Long, Donnie Moore and
Hope Nelson, all of West Virginia, Gregory Tanner of Creston, Ohio,
Martha Copley of Medina with whom he made his home, and Patricia Sue
Armstead of Rittman, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Greathouse and
Helen McCune, and five brothers, Dwight Tanner, Shirley “Buck”
Tanner and three infants Johnny, Glenn and Andy.

REITA YEAGER HAMLET

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Clay
Yeager and Eula Bush Yeager.

She was a factory worker in the garment industry and a member of
Dudney’s Hill Church of Christ.

Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Johnny Wayne Hamlet; five
brothers, Clay Yeager, Jr., of Five Forks, Jim Yeager of Big
Springs, Carson Yeager of West Virginia, Doug Yeager of Illinois and
Larry Yeager of Ohio; two sisters, Addie Trisdale of Gainesboro and
Phyllis Kerby of Mt. Zion; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Deuley, and one
brother, Kenny Yeager.

KATHERYN SAMPSON BAKER

She was born at Altizer, the daughter of the late Ferrell and
Josie Kerby Sampson.

She was an LPN at Calhoun General Hospital before becoming a
physician assistant for Dr. Juanito Aya-ay. She attended Victory
Baptist Church and Brooksville Baptist Church, where she was a
member.

Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Raymond Baker; one
daughter, Donna Steigleder and husband Shane of Munday; one
granddaughter, Sophia; three sisters, Ettalean Kerby, Jean Plant and
Rose Husk, all of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Roxy Chapman of
Kentucky and Bernice Sampson and Ulinee Falb, both of Calhoun
County; and two brothers, George Sampson and Leon Sampson, both of
Calhoun County.

Arrangements beyond cremation will be made at a later date.

OPAL SUMMERS

Opal Summers, 90, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, died Sunday, Sept. 23,
2012.

She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late Saul and Viola
McCune.

She was the oldest of 14 children and attended school in Calhoun
County. She worked for Firestone in Akron, Ohio, during World War II
and lived in Barberton and Canal Fulton for 60 years.

Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Oswald Summers, whom she
married on July 17, 1952; three sisters, Edna Conley, Faye Richards
and Daisy Shifflet, all of West Virginia; and three brothers, Cecil
McCune and Burl McCune, both of West Virginia, and Darrel McCune of
Ohio.

She was preceded in death by six sisters, Pearl Cottrell, Hazel
Miller, Ocie McCune, Mae Davisson, Ruth Summers and Marie Minney,
and one brother, Donald McCune.

Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tim Underwood officiating. Burial will be in
Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on
Thursday, 1 to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

ROSA NELL LEMLEY

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of Samuel and Rosa
Nell States Bailey.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Marys Church of the
Nazarene.

Surviving are four sons, Samuel Lemley, Harold Lemley, Andy
Lemley and Joe Lemley, all of Waverly; one daughter, Pricilla Bailey
of Marietta, Ohio; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and
one brother, William “Bill” Bailey of Stockport, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Clark
Lemley, on Jan. 9, 1992; four sisters; three brothers; and one
great-granddaughter.

Services were held at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home,
Marietta, with Pastor Jim Yoak officiating. Burial was in Evergreen
North Cemetery, Parkersburg.

ROBERT THOMAS ‘Robbie’ COTTRILL

He was born at Grantsville, the son of Rita Cottrill Brown of
Dusk Camp and Donald J. Brown of Buckhannon.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his maternal
grandparents, Haymond and Linda White Cottrill of Stouts Mills;
God-sister, Michelle Richards of Dallas, Tex.; two step-sisters,
Marissa Brown and Taylor Brown, both of Buckhannon; and one
step-brother, Tyler Brown of Buckhannon.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Vera McCumbers
Cottrill.

Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with
Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. Burial was in Cottrill Cemetery,
Sliding Run Road, Stouts Mills.

DALE KEITH METZ

He was the son of the late Chester Metz and Odie Cogar Metz
Trippett of Calhoun County.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Virginia Metz; one son, Dewayne
Keith Metz of Florida; two daughters, Evangeline Metz and Tijwana
Huff, both of Calhoun County; one sister, Betty Emerick of
Parkersburg; one brother, Charles Metz of Elizabeth; and three
grandsons, Dustin Metz of Parkersburg and Brian Metz and Brandon
Metz, both of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

CHARLES EDWARD BOOHER

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Leonard and
Ora Allen Booher.

Surviving is a special cousin, Tom Booher of Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenore Booher; one brother,
Floyd F. Booher; and two infant siblings.

Services were scheduled Wednesday,2p.m., at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating, and burial in
Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 1 to 2 p.m.,
at the funeral home.

DANNYRAYWALKER

He was the son of Irvin and Kathryn Walker and was a 1980
graduate of Calhoun County High School.

He worked in the oil fields for the family-owned business, Walker
Well Service, operating a hot oil truck.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife of 17 years,
Barbara Jo; his paternal grandmother, Olga Ferrell of Big Bend; one
brother, Mark Walker of Big Bend; two nieces, Sara Doak of Pennsboro
and Katie Jo Walker of Welch; four nephews, Jake Walker of Big Bend,
Ryan Dotson of Slate, and Alan Dotson and Patrick Brick, both of
Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, David, in 1975; maternal
grandparents, Oren and Maxine Parks; paternal grand-father, Carl
Walker; and step-grandfather, Russell Ferrell.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Full Gospel Lighthouse
Church, Big Bend, with Mark Ledbetter officiating. Visitation will
be held on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Big
Bend Cemetery. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is in charge of
arrangements.

REBECCA JANE SUMMERS BURCH

She was born in Spencer, the daughter of the late Obyra Rhodes
and Cleo Summers.

She retired from BF Goodrich with over 20 years of service and
attended Sycamore Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Bill Burch; one son, Cleo Burch of
Millstone; one daughter, Cathy Nolin of New Brockton, Ala.; one
brother, Bill Summers of Normantown; four grandchildren Jamie Burch
and Holly Miller, both of Millstone, and Cameron and Caitlyn Nolin
of New Brockton; three great-grandchildren, Eliza and Evan Miller
and Keaton Burch; and special family, Jeremy and Jessica Hardway and
sons Landon and Braydon.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard.

Private graveside service was held at Sycamore Baptist Church
Cemetery, Mt. Zion.

EULAHALL

She was born in Beech, the daughter of the late William H. and
Grace Price Wallbrown.

She formerly worked at Kellwood Co., Spencer State Hospital and
Guthrie Center, Charleston. She was a longtime member of Slate
United Methodist Church and a member of Roane General Hospital
Auxiliary and Rebekah Lodge 132.

She was preceded in death by her husband, F.C. “Dutch” Hall; two
sons, Robert Hall and an infant, Eugene; one sister, Irene; and four
brothers, William Dale, Bernard, Carl and an infant, Harley.

EMMONS BLISS SMITH

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Spurgeon Smith
and Enid Cooper Smith.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953, with overseas duty in
Japan. He had an AB degree from Glenville State College and a
masters degree from West Virginia State University. He was a school
principal and teacher for 37 years. He was an cattle farmer and
timber buyer and was baptized by Kenneth Cruikshank.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Genevieve Smith; one son,
Randal Smith of Millstone; one daughter, Shelley Lynch of
Arnoldsburg; four grandchildren, Nicholas and Makayla Smith of
Millstone and Trevor and Reagan Lynch of Arnoldsburg; five brothers,
Calvin Smith of Michigan, Jack Smith and John Smith, both of Ohio,
and Richard Smith and Lowell Smith, both of Missouri; and three
sisters, Patricia DeBow of Missouri, Dormal Meeks of Florida and
Ruby Thompson of Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney and Rev. Carl Marks
officiating. Burial will be in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt.
Zion. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the
funeral home.

ROBERT MARVAN ‘Bob’ LEWIS

He was born in Weston, the son of the late Marvan and Mildred
Britton Lewis.

He was a 1959 graduate of Calhoun County High School, U.S. Air
Force veteran and member of American Legion and Ironworkers Local
#787. He was a Baptist.

Surviving are two sons, Richard Marvan Lewis of Denver, Colo.,
and Jonathan Robert Lewis of Red Oaks, Tex.; one daughter, Debra
Pinkerton of St. Paul Park, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; one sister,
Carolyn Heiney of Grantsville; one brother, Tom Lewis of Myrtle
Beach, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor
Jimmy Taylor officiating. Burial was in Troy IOOF Cemetery, with
military graveside rites.

VIRGINIA ‘Ginny’ BOREMAN

She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late C. Romeo and
Edna Williams Bower, where she was raised on the family farm.

She was a 1942 graduate of Calhoun County High School. During
World War II, she moved to Akron, Ohio, where she worked for
Goodyear as a “Rosie the Riveter,” helping to build airplanes for
the war effort. She later worked at Gano’s Restaurant, which later
became Grayson’s, where she was known as “that feisty redheaded
waitress.”

Surviving are two daughters, Marcia Boreman and Lori Battig, both
of Wooster; one son, Jeffrey Boreman of Wooster; five grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Richard E.
Boreman, on Sept. 22, 1946; one daughter, Joyce Ann; five brothers,
Harland, Hayward, Oral, Woodrow and Eugene; and one sister, Edith.

Services were held at Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel,
Wooster. Burial was in Sherwood Memorial Gardens.

OKEY MILLER

Okey Miller, 89, of Newton, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at his
home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Carey and
Sarah Hall Miller.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired in 1976
from Union Carbide Corp., Alloy. He was a member of Newton Baptist
Church since 1961.

Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn O’Neal of Oak Harbor, Ohio,
and Sandra Tallman of Newton; one sister, Maysel Rhodes of
Doylestown, Ohio; and several grandchildren and
great-grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, June Brannon
Miller, a native of Oka, in 2007; one son, Jerry Miller; four
brothers, Gaylord Miller, Albert Miller, Raymond Miller and Clay
Miller; and four sisters, Emogene, Locie, Mabel and Prudie.

Service were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with
Rev. Basil Wayne Smith officiating. Burial, with military honors,
was in Clover Cemetery.

FRANCES McKOWN GREATHOUSE

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Lee J.
and Marie Wallbrown McKown.

She was a 1964 graduate of Calhoun County High School.

Surviving are one son, William L. Greathouse of Ravenna, Ohio;
one grandson, Christopher W. Greathouse of Newton Falls, Ohio; six
sisters, Patty Dickey of Nicut, Joyce Newell and Sandra Butler, both
of Orma, Sherry Dalo of Canton, Ohio, Judy Schartiger of Shock and
Donna Butler of Arnoldsburg; and five brothers, Eddie McKown of
Sandridge, and James McKown, Johnny McKown, Jerry McKown and
Mike McKown, all of Arnoldsburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley William
Greathouse, and two brothers, Eugene McKown and Danny McKown.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Beech
Methodist Church, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Family and
friends are welcome.

CHARLES WOODFORD

He joined the Army after completing high school and served in
Japan with the occupational forces at the end of World War II. After
retiring from Ford Motor Forging plant, Canton, Ohio, with 36-1/2
years of service, he moved back to West Virginia. He was a life
member of VFW and Knights of Pythias, member of American Legion, Odd
Fellows, Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan, Cedar Creek Satellite
Club and Tanner Satellite Club, and was active at Gilmer County
Senior Center. He attended Stewart’s Creek Church.

ANGELA CAROL SCOTT

She was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of David and the late
Lottie Groggs Clouser.

She was a certified nursing assistant at Roane General Hospital,
Spencer.

Surviving in addition to her father are her husband, Danny; one
son, Edward Scott of Chloe; one daughter, Tabitha Scott of Chloe;
four grandchildren, Katelyn, Austin and Shyann Jarvis and Kylie
Whitley; and two sisters, Barb Thompson of Canal Fulton, Ohio, and
Patty Moore of Chloe.

MARYLOUISE DAUGHERTY

She was born in Chardon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ray and
Grace Truman.

She taught music and was a 1931 graduate of Oberlin College
Conservatory of Music.

Surviving are her daughter, Jeanne Jacobs and companion Bill
Bailey of Grantsville; four granddaughters, Jennifer Hartz and Mary
Kute, both of Grantsville, Amy Nicholas of Mt. Zion and Tara Metz of
Arnoldsburg; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Daugherty; one
son, Jack Daugherty; and two sisters, Elizabeth Wright and Betty
Jean Hanna.

Private memorial service for the family will be held at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Heartwood in
the Hills, 229 Heartwood Lane, Big Bend, WV 26136.

VIRGIL RICHARDS

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late George and
Velva Webb Richards.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Storks Bakery after
36 years of service.

Surviving are his wife, Lillian Mae Crislip Richards; one
daughter, Kathy Montgomery of Washington; three grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Smith of Jacksonville, Fla.;
and two brothers, Joe Richards of North Eaton, Ohio, and George
Richards of Pennsylvania.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Richards, and one
sister, Maxine Russell.

At his request, there was no service.

FRANKLIN GROGG

Franklin C. Grogg, 79, of St. Albans, died Thursday, Sept. 13,
2012, at his home.

He was born at Widen, Clay County, the son of the late Ora and
Gertrude Lamb Grogg.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from
General Motors Corp. He attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church,
St. Albans.

RICHARD (Rick) McCARTNEY

He was born at Pine Creek, the son of Hester Boggs McCartney and
the late Rood P. McCartney.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired
surveyor for Trumbull Corp. He was a member of Eureka Lodge #40,
AF&AM, and Victory Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Connie Marks
McCartney; one son, Robert “Scott” McCartney of Parkersburg; two
granddaughters, Danielle Rose and Rebecca Cheyenne McCartney, both
of Parkersburg; one brother, Robert McCartney of Arnoldsburg;
several nieces and nephews; and special family friend, Steve
Reynolds.

He donated his body to the WVU Gift Registry for scientific
research.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of his
life at a memorial service on Saturday, noon, at Victory Baptist
Church, near Grantsville.

NILE DEWEY ENDICOTT

He was born in Wayne County, the son of the late Nile B. Endicott
and Sarah Jarrell Endicott.

He was a retired foundry molder in Ashland, Ohio.

Surviving are his wife, Delma Carpenter Endicott; one daughter,
Sheila Brown of Arnoldsburg; one granddaughter, Gabriella Brown of
Arnoldsburg; one sister, Alice Watts of Mans-field, Ohio; and one
brother, Dwight Endicott of Columbus, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Endicott,
James Paul Endicott and an infant; three sisters, Edna Crider and
twin infants; and one granddaughter, Cecile Brown.

Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Charles Brady and Pastor Cleston Garrett
officiating. Burial will be in Carpenter-Atkinson Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, noon to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

KAREN LYNN QUEEN

Karen Lynn Queen, 60, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Calhoun
County, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, following an accident.

She was born in Arlington, Va., the daughter of Bill and Elinor
Haufe.

She was an R.N. at Camden Clark Medical Center for 20 years and
member of National Nurses Association.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Johnny
Queen; one son, Matthew Queen of Parkersburg; three daughters, Megan
Queen of Mineral Wells, Kimberly Queen of Largo, Fla., and Haley
Queen of Parkersburg; one brother, Christopher Haufe of Stow, Ohio;
one sister, Gayle Gallupe of Richfield, Ohio; and three
grandchildren, Hayden Queen, Bryson Queen and Brooklyn Queen.

She was preceded in death by an infant brother.

Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg,
with Chris Wriston officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens.

ARTIE JEWEL COGAR

She was born at Upper Big Run, Nicut, the daughter of the late
Gruder and Ella Gay Bailey Rogers of St. George.

She attended Upper Big Run Grade School and formerly worked at
Merideth Store, Baltimore, Md., and Ball Park Restaurant, Street,
Md. She was a Protestant and former member of Beaver Run Advent
Christian Church, Bolair.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Leonard Allen Cogar, whom
she married on Mar. 25, 1950; two daughters, Marjorie Ann Cogar of
Bolair and Kathryn June Cogar Isner of Andrew; one brother, Captain
Ford Rogers of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Doris Emogene Rogers Myers
of St. George; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Lester Forest Rogers,
and two sisters: Orva Gay Rogers McCumbers and Tina Garnett Rogers
Myers.

Services were held at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs,
with Pastor James Martin “Marty” Cowger officiating. Burial was in
Beaver Run Cemetery, Bolair, with singing by Pastor Ronald Larry
Cochran.

KATHERINEANNWINE

She was born in Easton, Pa., the daughter of the late William J.
and Lillian A. Demel Moll, Sr.

She was a 1970 graduate of Wilson Borough High School,
Easton, and worked for over 20 years at Keystone Foods, Inc.,
Easton, as a machine operator and packer.

Surviving are her husband of 39 years, David L. Wine; one son,
Timothy A. Wine of Newton; one daughter, Crystal D. Jarvis of Chloe;
one granddaughter, Natasha M. Jarvis of Chloe; one sister, Karen
Caravetta of South Borough, Mass.; one brother, William J. Moll,
Jr., of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a niece and nephew.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Karl and
Katherine Demel, and paternal grandparents, Edwin and Anna Moll.

Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

JOHN JONES

He was born in Vadis, Lewis County, the son of the late Walter
and Euleta Jones.

Surviving are his wife, Joan Jones; two sons, Thomas R. Jones of
Big Bend and Daniel Jones of Jefferson, Ohio; two step-sons, Vernon
Walker of Munday and Michael Walker of Hillsboro; five brothers,
Bill Jones of Grantsville, Paul Jones of Davisville, and Daniel
Jones, Donzel Jones and Walter Jones, Jr., all of Big Bend; six
sisters, Sharon Stull of Massillon, Ohio, Mary Bower of Creston,
Judy Westfall and Kathryn Harris, both of Grantsville, Charlotte
Robinson of Parkersburg and Debbie Goodwin of Jane Lew; and several
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, John W. Jones, Jr.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev.
Barry Skaggs officiating. Burial was in Maze Cemetery, Munday.

ASHLEY NICOLE PITTS

Ashley Nicole Pitts, 31, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012.

She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of Ginger Dobson
(Pitts) and Richard Pitts.

She was a 1999 graduate of Parkersburg High School, attended High
Point University, High Point, N.C., and graduated from Ohio State
School of Cosmetology, Columbus, Ohio. She earned her certified
nursing assistance degree, became aCNAand
was employed by TLC In-Home Caregivers.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her step-mother, Sharon
Pitts; one daughter, Sophia, five; one son, Maximillian, four;

She was surrounded by love and support by her late paternal
grandparents, Jack and Glena Pitts; maternal grandparents, Arden and
Beatrice Dobson; step-grandparents, Al and Audrey Baker; and uncles,
aunts and cousins.

FRANCES DAWN GREATHOUSE

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late
Lee J. and Marie Wallbrown McKown.

Surviving are one son, William L. Greathouse of Ravenna,
Ohio; one grandson, Christopher W. Greathouse of Newton Falls, Ohio;
six sisters, Patty Dickey of Nicut, Joyce Newell and Sandra Butler,
both of Orma, Sherry Dalo of Canton, Ohio, Judy Schartiger of Shock
and Donna Butler of Arnoldsburg; and five brothers, Eddie McKown of
Sandridge, and James McKown, Johnny McKown, Jerry McKown and Mike
McKown, all of Arnoldsburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley William
Greathouse, and two brothers, Eugene McKown and Danny McKown.

MILDRED GAIL YOAK

She was born at Island Run, Roane County, the daughter of
the late Mollie Brannon Parsons and Beverly Bays.

She retired from B.F. Goodrich, formerly Rubber
Fabricators, Grantsville, in July, 1988. She was a member of Island
Run Baptist Church and attended Mt. Zion Methodist Church for more
than 50 years.

Surviving are one daughter, Linda Lancaster and husband
David of Summersville; one son, Alan Yoak and wife Paula of Vienna;
four grandchildren, David Lancaster of Annamoriah, Chad Lancaster of
Williamstown, Shannon Evans of Smyrna, Tenn., and Todd Yoak of
Richmond, Va.; three great-grandchildren, Brooke Lancaster and
Sydney and Wesley Evans; two brothers, John Parsons of Clover and
Nelson Parsons of Lavernia, Tex.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vere Yoak;
second husband, Harold Bowen; infant son, Steven; one sister, Elsie
Rhodes; step-father, Gomer Parsons; one step-brother, Garland
Parsons; and special aunt, Louie Miller, who raised her.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with
Rev. David Weaver officiating. Burial was in Albert’s Chapel
Methodist Church, Sandridge.

EVERETT PARSONS

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Henry
and Lucille Tucker Parsons. He worked for Curry Lumber.

Surviving are six daughters, Virginia Wright of Shock,
Kathleen Green of Akron, Ohio, Wanda Parsons of Petroleum, Katherine
Morris of Normantown, and Shelia Halstead and April Halstead, both
of Palestine; two sons, Harley Parsons of Tallmadge, Ohio, and
Kenneth Parsons of Petroleum; 18 grandchildren, 37
great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with
Rev. Roger Halstead and Roy Halstead officiating. Burial was in
Lambert-Parsons Cemetery, Crummies Creek.

ERIC MICHAEL WORKMAN

Eric Michael Workman, 26, of Ivydale, died Friday, Aug. 31,
2012, in Charleston of injuries suffered in an incident in Wallback
on Aug. 28.

He was born in Charleston, the son of George and Connie
Workman of Ivydale.

He was a graduate of Clay County High School and West
Virginia State University. He enlisted in the West Virginia State
Police on Jan. 10, 2011, and was assigned to the Grantsville
Detachment upon graduating from the State Police Aca-demy and had
been recently transferred to the Clay Detachment. He was an organ
donor.

Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister,
Rebecca King of Wallback, and maternal grandmother, Hallie Woods of
Ivydale.

Memorial service was scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at
Charleston Civic Center, with burial in Workman Family Cemetery,
Ivydale.

HOWARD FUNK

Howard B. Funk, 94, of
Castlewood,
Va., died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at the home of
his daughter.

He was born at Richardson, the son of the late
Fredrick David and Ona Mae Sommerville Funk.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He
was a retired owner and operator of a local service station, a
licensed real estate agent and owner-operator of a second hand
furniture and antiques store.

Surviving are his wife, Betty J. Funk; one
daughter, Karen Bradley of Castlewood; one son, Edward Brinton Funk
of Spencer; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by four sisters,
Goldie, Glada, Myrtle and Justine, and one brother, Fred, Jr.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 3 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer,
with Rev. David Carpenter officiating, and burial, with military
rites, in JacksonCemetery, Looneyville.
Visitation was scheduled Wednesday,
1 to 3 p.m., at the funeral home.

DWAIN SIERS

He was born in Harrisville, the son of the late
Ermine and Mildred White Siers.

He was raised in CalhounCounty
and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a retired foreman and equipment
operator for Alcoa, Cleveland.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Diana; one
son, Gary Siers; one daughter, Marcy Frank; four grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; four brothers, Kenneth Siers of
Grantsville, Eugene Siers of Wilmington, N.C., Denny Siers of
Maumee, Ohio, and Gail Siers of Elizabeth; and seven sisters, Jean
Ann Wilson of Fayetteville, Juanita Shaffer of Walton, Sharon
Radabaugh of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Shirley Allen of Minerva, Ohio,
Becki Whitlock of Powellton, and Linda Peck and Barbara Siers, both
of Grantsville.

He was preceded in death by his step-mother,
June Siers, and two brothers, Edsel Siers and Bill Siers.

Services were held at Bodnar-Mahoney Funeral
Home & Cremation Service, Cleveland. Burial was in OhioWestern ReserveNational
Cemetery,
Rittman,
Ohio, with full military honors.

GENEVIEVE STUMP

Genevieve Stump, 88, of Akron, Ohio,
died Thursday,
July 26, 2012.

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Burla and Elizabeth Wayne Roberts.

She worked as a surgical secretary for
AkronCityHospital
for 25 years.

Surviving are three sons, Charles, Randall and
David; two daughters, Jeannie Bochette and Shirley Ann Stump; three
grandchildren, Kimberly Wheeler, Craig Stump and Jason Stump; two
great-grandchildren, Amber and Kyle Wheeler; two brothers, Deo
Roberts and Holly Roberts; two sisters, Jewel Vanke and Lela
Carpenter; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles C. Stump; one granddaughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Bochette;
and three brothers, George, Guy and Harley Roberts.

Services were held at The Chapel in University Park, Memorial Chapel, Akron, with Rev. Steve
Busy officiating. Private burial was in HillsideMemorial Park.

LEAH JEAN LOCKNEY
DAVIS

She was born in Bear Fork, the daughter of the
late John R. and Eula Schoolcraft Lockney.

She attended a one-room school at Bear Fork and CalhounCountyHigh School.
She retired from
SpencerState
Hospital
with 28 years of service.

Surviving are three daughters, Bambi Davis of
Pine Creek, Kandi Pingley of Sand Ridge and Tammy Jett of Orma; one
son, Bill Davis of Sand Ridge; four grandchildren, Jacob, Kaitlyn
and Jaron Jett of Orma and Anne Pingley of Sand Ridge; one niece,
Ruth Ann Thompson of Parkersburg; and four nephews, Rev. John Powell
and Joe Powell, both of Wadsworth, Ohio, Ralph Powell of Spencer and
Dennis Stump of Sand Ridge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil
Davis; two sisters, Goldie Powell and Wilda Stump; one brother,
Robert Lockney; an infant daughter, Jolene; one niece, Margaret
Powell Tyson; and one nephew, Jerry Powell.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev.
John Powell officiating. Burial will be in SandRidgeCemetery. Visitation is Friday, noon to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

WILLIAM DALE WALLBROWN

William Dale Wallbrown, 90, of Arnoldsburg,
died Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at
Parkersburg Care and
RehabilitationCenter.

He was born at Beech, the son of the late Will
and Grace Price Wallbrown.

He was a World War II veteran and retired from
W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He formerly worked at Roane Roofing,
Monongahela Power and Jones Oil & Gas, and attended
LeatherbarkCommunity
Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Carol Jarvis of Parkersburg; one grandson, Jay Jarvis of Hickory, N.C.,
two great-grandchildren,
Anderson
and Amelia Jarvis of
Hickory; and three sisters, Hazel Brannon of
Arnoldsburg, Eula Hall of Spencer and Pearl King of Ripley.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66
years, Elsie, on Feb. 21, 2012; three
brothers, Harley, Carl and Bernard; and one sister, Irene.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home,
Spencer, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial will be in LibertyHillCemetery,
Arnoldsburg. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

ROSALEE ‘Rose’ MURPHY THOMPSON

Rosalee “Rose” Murphy Thompson, 61, of Gilbertown, Ala.,
died Wednesday,
July 25, 2012, at her home.

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Blondenia Bell Murphy.

Surviving are her husband, Samuel Leo Thompson;
two sons, Phillip Bailey and John Thomas Bailey, both of Alaska;
three step-sons, Randy Thompson of West Virginia, Jerry Thompson of
Orma and Leo Thompson of Wooster, Ohio; one daughter, Paula Starcher
of Arnoldsburg; four step-daughters, Donna Hostetler of Shreve,
Ohio, and Crystal Thompson, Melody Thompson and Tracy Rhodes, all of
West Virginia; one brother, Holly Murphy of Creston; four sisters,
Esther Laughlin and Judy Knotts, both of Arnoldsburg, Bessie Hall of
Spencer and Mildred Lockhart of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; and severalnephews and nieces,
including CharminMarks of
Millstone.

She was preceded in death by her maternal
grandparents, Stonewall and Alberta Bell; one brother, Paul L.
Murphy; and one sister, Loretta Marks.

Services were held at Phillips Funeral Home
Chapel, Gilbertown, with burial in
WomackHillCemetery,
Womack Hill, Ala.

GARY WAYNE SNYDER

He was born in Blue Creek, the son of the late
Glenn Austin Snyder and Lillian Frances Richardson Snyder.

He was a 1972 graduate of St. AlbansHigh School and held a bachelor’s degree
inbiologyfromGlenville State
College and a PhD in botany from
MiamiUniversity. He was employed as a
scientist at Wastren Advantage,
Knoxville, and was a former professor at
Glenville State College.

Surviving are two daughters, Amanda Mitchell of
Wildwood, N.J., and Emily Snyder of Grantsville; twin brother, Jerry
Snyder of Bancroft; three sisters, Deborah Emery of Ranier, Minn.,
and Alicia Marion and Patricia Taylor, both of Charleston; one
granddaughter, Kaylee Parsons; one grandson, Cayden Parsons; and
several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca.
Burial will be in
CunninghamMemorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation will be held Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

REV.
BEVERLY JORDAN

She was born at Apple Farm, the daughter of the
late William A. and Eda Wilson Stalnaker.

She was a college graduate, member of Calvary
Assembly of God Church and a retired Pentecostal minister.

Surviving are two sons, William Campbell of
Evans and John K. Jordan of Crab Orchard; four daughters, Yonna
Hooker of Parkersburg, Charlotte Jordan of Morgantown, Rebecca
Sargent of Harrisonburg, Va., and Susan Dewees of Ripley, whom she
termed as her “special daughter”; two step-daughters, Gail
Rectenwald of Sandyville and Sandra Hamilton of Coolville, Ohio; one
brother, Larry Stalnaker of North Carolina; 19 grandchildren; and
numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene
K. Jordan; one step-daughter, Sharon Rollins of Leon; one brother, William Stalnaker;
and one sister, Barbara Hathaway.

Services were held at Waybright Funeral Home,
Ripley, with Pastor Jimmy Thornton and Rev. George Mandakunis
officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Leon.

BERNADENE YOAK

Bernadene Yoak, 83, of Big Springs, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012.

She was the daughter of the late Everett Lee
and Chloe Hopkins and a lifetime member of Millstone Church of
Christ.

Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Stump of
Kissimmee, Fla., and Beverly Stump of Parkersburg; three sons,
Michael Yoak of Five Forks, Randolph Yoak of White Pine and Douglas
Yoak of Nobe; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister,
Diane Barr; and two brothers, Leo Hopkins and Olen Hopkins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Demas
E. (Bud) Hopkins; one brother, Don Hopkins; and one sister, Ermagene
Richards.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with
Pastor Jeffrey Jett officiating. Burial will be in CoenCemetery,
Nebo. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 6 p.m., at the funeral home.

LIZZIE ASHBY
MOORE

Lizzie Ashby Moore,81, formerly of Reedy, died
Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at
GoldenLivingCenter,
Morgantown,
where she resided for the last five years.

She was born in Cicerone, the daughter of the
late John Floyd and Dellie Ashby.

CIERRA INGA HADDOX YOAK BOOTHE

She was born in
Parkersburg, the daughter of Arnold (Frank)
Yoak II and Janette I. Yoak.

She was a 2006 graduate of
CalhounCountyHigh
School and had been attending WashingtonStateCommunity College in the
medical field. She was employed by Pets Supply Plus, Parkersburg.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her
husband Mark Boothe; one daughter, Jasmine Boothe of Parkersburg;
one sister, Makayla Yoak of Big Bend; grandfather, Arnold Yoak of
Nobe; uncles and aunts, Mitchell and Christine Richards of Big
Springs and Roger and Beverly Yoak and Bob and Nancy Yoak, all of
Nobe; and several cousins.

Services were held at SpruceHollowCommunity
Church, with Pastor Randy Wilson
officiating. Burial was in SaundersCemetery.

RICKY BUSH

Ricky J. Bush, 42, of Duck Run Road, Glenville, died Thursday, July 26, 2012,
after losing his battle with cancer.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late
Duffy Bush, Jr., and Betty Jane Conrad Bush.

He worked in the oil field for 17 years as a
driller/tool pusher. He attended Little Kanawha Independent Church.

Surviving are his wife, Becky Lynn Gillespie,
whom he married
Sept. 28, 1991; one daughter, Ashley Dawn Bush of the
home; two sisters, Virginia Kaye Miller of Stumptown and Anna Marie
Bush Williams of Burnsville; one brother, Roger Lynn Bush of
Glenville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal
grandparents, Duffy O. and Delila Gay Wilfong Bush; maternal
grandparents, Walter and Mary Conrad; and one great-niece.

HARRY KNOTTS

He was born at Crummies Creek, the son of the
late Perry E. Knotts and Greeta Baker Knotts.

He was co-owner with his wife of Knotts
Bookkeeping.

Surviving are two sons, Danny E. Knotts and
Garry W. Knotts, both of Auburndale; one daughter; Susan Dirr of Powder Springs, Ga.;
nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 38
years, Frances L. Knotts, in 2009.

Graveside services were held at AuburndaleMemorial Park.

ALLEN GENE
NICHOLS

Allen Gene Nichols, 65, of Spencer, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his home.

He was born in Spencer, the son of the late
Paul and Dixie Lea Nichols.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and served as a
combat medic while stationed in
Japan
during the Vietnam War. He formerly worked at Southern States and
W.Va. Dept. of Highways and attended
HebronBaptist
Church.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara Gelski Nichols;
three daughters, Michelle Kibbe of Waverly, Angelina Hersman of
Spencer and Christina Rhodes of Tariff; one son, Duane Nichols of
Grantsville; five sisters, Kay Drake and Janet Sue Tanner, both of
Harmony, Louise Whiting and Pauletta Ann Williams, both of Spencer,
and Donna Marie Hall of Reedy; two brothers, Ronzel Paul Nichols of
Gandeeville and Garry Leon Nichols of Harmony; and nine
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister,ThelmaLeeSummers.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer,
with his brother, Garry, delivering the eulogy, and burial in Hebron
Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled
Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1
p.m., at the funeral home.

FREDA JANE ARNOLD

She was born at
Auburn, the daughter of the late Eldores and
Lonna Mae Leggett Sheets.

She was a graduate of
PullmanHigh School. She worked as
a custodian at
ArnoldsburgSchool and was a member of
AuburnBaptistChurch.

Surviving are one sister, Rosalee King of Elyria, Ohio,
and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces,
including special great-niece, Kimberly Hall.

She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Edgar Lynch; her second husband, Fenton Arnold; two brothers, Brian
Sheets and Lynn Sheets; one sister, Louanna Hall; and two nephews,
James Sheets and Floyd Hall.

Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home,
Harrisville. Burial was in
HarrisvilleIOOFCemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Brice
Deweese; one granddaughter, Darlene; one great-grandson, Josh; four
brothers, Curt Jarvis, Carl Jarvis, Bruce Jarvis and Cecil Jarvis;
and six sisters, Geneva, Maysel, Dessie, Rilma and two infants.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in FinkCemetery,
Minnora.

ELAINE LINN ARCHER

She was the daughter of Wanedith Greathouse of
Chloe and the late Anthony Greathouse.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her
husband, Mark Archer; one son, Preston Junior McCumbers
III
of Chloe; three daughters, Alisha Dawn Cooper of Shreveport, La.,
Abagale McCumbers of Chloe and Allison Faye McCumbers of the home;
three sisters, Vicky Anderson of Pine Grove, Joanna Morris of Chloe
and Jane Laxton of Clay; three brothers, John Greathouse and Terry
Greathouse, both of Alliance, Ohio, and Billie Joe Greathouse of
Seattle, Wash.; two step-children, Amber Lockhard and Ryan Archer,
both of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and
nephews.

She was preceded in death by one infant son,
Larry Edward McCumbers, and her step-father, Lloyd Greathouse.

Memorial services were held at Lambert-Tatman
Funeral Home, South Parkersburg.

LEVI JAMES FOWLER

Levi James Fowler, 32, of Annamoriah, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, in Gainesville, Fla.

He was born in
Parkersburg, the son of Terry and Sandra
Villers Fowler.

He was a 1998 graduate of CalhounCountyHigh School
and had been employed by DP Gunn Services.

Surviving in addition to his parents are three
children, Ariah Dawn Fowler Bailey of Chloe and Cadence Lanae Fowler
and Keaton Joshua Fowler, both of Lakewood, Ohio; one brother,
Patrick Fowler of Annamoriah; one sister, Julie Springston of
Washington; paternal grandparents, Glen and Dorothy Dye Fowler of
Grantsville; three nephews, Corey Boone, Trent Boone and Ryder
Springston; three nieces, Mariah Croft, Tavia Fowler and Cassandra
Fowler; three aunts, Patsy Bowers, Chris Baloy and Sherry Villers;
one uncle, Darrell “Dink” Bower; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal
grandparents, George Darrell and Mildred Greathouse Villers, and one
uncle, William “Bill” Villers, Sr.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Rev. Barry Skaggs officiating. Burial was in BrynerChapelCemetery.

MARTHA ‘Jean’
BELL

Martha “Jean” Bell, 78, died Saturday, July 21, 2012.

She was born in Creston.

She was a cook for the Norton school system,
Norton, Ohio, and a member of ReimerRoadBaptist
Church,
Wadsworth, Ohio.

Surviving are one son, Steven T. Bell; one
daughter, Brenda J. Bell; five grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; one sister, Jeanettia Smith; and two brothers,
Frank Duskey and Robert Duskey.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Thomas E. Bell.

Services will be held Thursday, noon, at Matheny-Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth.
Burial will be in
SnyderCommunity
ChurchCemetery, Annamoriah.
Visitation was scheduled Wednesday,
6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

GERALDINE HALL

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Harry and Doris Smith Shrader.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews,
including nephew and caregiver, Darrell Shrader of Burning Springs.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles M. Hall; four brothers, Howard, Floyd, Dexter and Roy; five
sisters, Leola, Vienna, Arizona,
Ginneva and Mildred; two half-brothers, Harry and Sam; and five
half-sisters, Dessil, Jessie, Margret, Jane and Mable.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor William Stutler
officiating, and burial in
SunsetMemory
Gardens.

LARRY DAVID LYNCH

Larry David Lynch, 65, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at his residence.

He was born in
CalhounCounty, the son of the
late George “Russell” and Madaline Bernice Stutler Lynch.

He was a 1965 graduate of
CalhounCountyHigh
School and a former desk clerk for Econo
Lodge. He was a Christian.

Surviving are one brother, Ronzil Lynch of Mt.
Zion; one sister, Marlyn Seymour Settle of Newark; two daughters,
Melissa Zornes of Doneaden, Fla., and Kelly Davis of Fresco, Tex.;
one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held Thursday, 7 p.m., at Matheny Whited Funeral Home,
Elizabeth. Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of the
family. Visitation will be held Thursday,
5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

JO ANNE ‘Jodie’ PROUDFOOT RAHN

She was born in
Wellsville,
N.Y., the daughter of the late
Thurl W. “Buck” and Mary Harris Proudfoot.

She was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Virginia Intermont School and Penn
StateUniversity, where she
received a degree in elementary education. She was a teacher at
Wernersville and a substitute teacher at Riverview and Wilson G.
Sarig elementary schools and at Muhlenberg Jr. High School. She was
a member of Christ Church United Church of Christ.

Surviving are her husband of 42 years, William
J. Rahn; two daughters, Linda S. Auge of
Germantown,
Md., and Barbara L. Rahn of Hyde Park, Pa.;
and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Bradley
D. Rahn, in 1989.

Services will be private at the convenience of
the family, with Rev. Dr. Harry L. Serio officiating, and burial in LaureldaleCemetery,
Tuckerton, Pa.

DAVID WHITED

He was born in Walton, the son of the late Lon
and Reba Mullins Whited.

He retired from DuPont after 31 years and
attended BroadwayBaptistChurch
and BroadwayNazareneChurch.
He enjoyed his farm at Leatherbark.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn S. Wagoner
Whited; three sons,Lonzo
Whited of Clarksburg,NormanL. Whited of
Davisville and David “Scott” Whited of
Vienna; four sisters, Nancy Cox, Mary
Schrader, Elaine Dawson and Martha Abbott; two brothers, Fred Whited
and Jerry Whited; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Bob,
Gene, Charles, Don and Bill, and two sisters, Eloise and Barbara.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home,
Spencer, with Rev. Jerry Board officiating. Burial will be in RockyBranchCemetery, Walton. Visiting
hours were scheduled Wednesday,
5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

MARY WILMOTH

Mary Wilmoth, 91, of Normantown, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at her
residence.

She was born in
GilmerCounty, the daughter of
the late Joe Frank and Olga Kennedy James.

She was a homemaker and member of Steer
RunMissionary
BaptistChurch, Normantown.

Surviving are one son, Joe Wilmoth and wife
Patricia of Normantown; one daughter-in-law, Patricia Dawson Wilmoth
of Grantsville; five grandchildren, Jennifer Wilmoth of Toledo,
Ohio, Ryan Wilmoth of Parkersburg, Steve Wilmoth and James Wilmoth,
both of Grantsville, and Andrew Wilmoth of Normantown; four
great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Braden Wilmoth, Nicholas Cottrell
and Kaden Roughton; two step-great-grandchildren, Ray and Dartagnan
Atkinson; one sister, Frances Chadwell of Normantown; and many
nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63
years, Leonard Wilmoth, on
Sept. 1, 2010; one son, Larry Steve Wilmoth; one
grandson, Steven Lee Wilmoth; one great-granddaughter, Jasmine
Cottrell; two brothers, Jack James and Ewing James; and four
sisters, Bess Norman, Ruth Turner, Joan Huff and Maple Dehart.

Services were held at LowerSteerRun
MissionaryBaptist
Church, with Elder Mark Minney
officiating. Burial was in JamesCemetery.

WILLIAM BOYD
HICKMAN

William Boyd Hickman, 91, of Marietta, Ohio,
died Thursday,
July 12, 2012, at
Harmar Place.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of William
H. and Daisy Kersey Hickman.

The family moved to Spencer in 1937 and he was
a 1940 graduate of
SpencerHigh School. He served as T/Sgt. in the
501st Aircraft Warning Battalion, Third Air Force. He served
Nationwide Insurance companies for 40 years until his retirement,
when he became a volunteer insurance consultant for
MariettaMemorial
Hospital's 55+ Outreach Program and the
Insurance Department OSHIIP program. He was a member of
MariettaFirstBaptistChurch since 1945 and held
offices on the board of deacons and as Sunday School superintendent.
He taught Sunday school for 35 years.

Surviving are three daughters, Nancy Short,
Ruth Stockwell and Patricia Pierce; six grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Evelyn Martin of Pineville.

He was preceded in death by his wife of more
than 50 years, Gladene (Midge) Deitrich Hickman, in March, 2001.

Services were held at MariettaFirstBaptist
Church. Burial was in
EastLawnMemorial
Park.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville. Burial was in
StempleCemetery, Mt.
Zion.

EARL WILSON

Earl Wilson, 92, of Glenville, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at his home.

He was born near Chestnut Lick, the son of the
late Lonnie and Ora Dell Duelley Wilson.

He was a World War II veteran and attended KanawhaDriveBaptistChurch, Glenville.

Surviving are his wife, Lilly Gay Wilson; one
daughter, Margie Lee Wade of Glenville; four grandchildren; two
brothers, Dave Wilson of Glenville and Bobby Wilson of
Ohio; one sister, Bertha McCune; eight
great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dorcy
and Albert, and one sister, Luella.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville. Burial was in
JobsTemple
Cemetery.

REV.
JERRY PENCE

He was born in
Springfield,
Ohio, the son of the late JoAnn
Wewera and Wolford Cline “Mickey” Pence.

He was a graduate of CalhounCountyHigh School and was a U.S.
Air Force veteran. From 1963 to 1965, he apprenticed in offset
printing before moving to
Arizona, where he worked in print shops and
served as production manager at Herald Dispatch,
Sierra Vista, and
Golden Valley
printing plant. He attended
CochiseCommunity College, Sierra Vista,
Ariz., and graduated from
GlobalUniversity in ministerial
studies. He was ordained in April 1981 with Assemblies of God. He
retired from D&L Press,
Phoenix, Ariz., in 2002. He was a youth pastor in Sedalia, Mo.,
and pastored four churches in
Arizona, before retiring from pastoral
ministry in 2009.

Surviving are his wife, Judith Ann Popejoy
Pence, whom he married in
Marshall, Mo., on June 5, 1961; one son, Jerry Allen
Pence, Jr., of Texas; one daughter, Elisabeth Renee Pence Schad of
Phoenix; four grandchildren; four sisters, Ruth Wright of Spencer,
Francine Hall of Parkersburg, Donna Diane of Ohio and Mary Jane
Fowler of West Virginia; one brother, Richard Kyer of West Virginia;
and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by one sister and one
brother.

Services were held at HilltopFoursquareChurch, Kingman, with
Pastor Norm Taylor officiating. Burial was in Mountain ViewCemetery.

JAMES PURSLEY

James C. Pursley, 73, of Spencer, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at his home.

He was born in Spencer, the son of the late
Emory O. and Velma Somerville Pursley.

He was a retired equipment operator with IUOE
Local 132, Charleston.

Surviving are his wife, Virginia Shreve Pursley;
one son, Jimmy Pursley of Whitewood, Va.; one daughter, Jamie
Cottrell of Gandeeville;one
grandson;one brother,Roy Pursley of Grantsville; one sister, Madge Gainer of Ohio;
and several nieces and nephews, including special nephew, Rodney
Parrill of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by two granddaughters,
Faith Cottrell and Hope Cottrell.

Private services will be held Thursday at John
H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Kevin Shreve officiating.
Burial will be in EventideCemetery, Spencer. Visitation was
scheduled Wednesday, 6 to
8 p.m., at the funeral home.

MADELINE FAE TUCKER FOUTY

Madeline Fae Tucker Fouty, 70, of Spencer, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at
her home.

She was born in Spencer, the daughter of the
late Milford and Pauline
Miller.

She worked at Norris Industries and Kellwood
Co. and as a nurse’s aide at Gordon’s Hospital and
SpencerState
Hospital. She was a Christian.

Surviving are two daughters, Janice Haid and
Diane Longfellow, both of Spencer; one son, Frank Tucker of Spencer;
six sisters, Pauline Lawson and Myrtle Sue McKown, both of Spencer,
Phyllis Milhoan of Reedy, Melinda Jones of Cross Lanes and Debrah
Marks of Millstone; one half-sister, Ruth Starcher of Calhoun
County; six brothers, Phil Miller, Bob Miller, Bill Miller, Larry
Miller and Tom Miller, all of Spencer, and Curtis Miller of Reedy;
five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Frank Tucker, Sr.; second husband, Larry Fouty; four sisters,
Shirley Ann Starcher, Mildred Ash, Jennifer Miller and Janice
Miller; and two brothers, Milford Miller, Jr., and Jack Miller.

CHARLOTTE LOUISE GOODRICH

Charlotte Louise Goodrich, 71, of Spencer, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at
her home.

She was born in
RoaneCounty, the daughter of
the late Raymond and Elsie Jett Greathouse.

She was retired from B.F. Goodrich and attended
RushRunBaptistChurch.

Surviving are three daughters, Tammy Taylor of
Spencer, Brenda Cottrell of Arnoldsburg and Lesa Carpenter of
Grantsville; two sons, Paul Richard Goodrich and Ricky Joe Goodrich,
both of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Kathy Wilson of Looneyville; three
brothers, Ed Greathouse and Bill Greathouse, both of Spencer, and
Richard Greathouse of Amma; 10 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul
Goodrich; one daughter, Birdie; two brothers; and four sisters.

BRUCE ‘Bud’ FOSTER

He was born in
WoodCounty, the son of the
late Richard Foster and Agnus Wright Foster Dixion.

He was a heavy equipment operator in the oil
and gas field and had been owner and operator of Foster Mining. He
was a founding member of Little Kanawha Trail Riders Association and
had served as president for several years.

Surviving are his wife, Doris Groves Foster,
whom he married Mar. 30, 1973; two daughters; Carol Foster of
Charleston and Dianne Hardin of Scottsville, Ky.; three sons; Doug
Foster of Glenville, Mike Montgomery of Charleston and Bill Foster
of Glenville; and three granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by one grandson,
William F. “Bill” Foster.

Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc.,
Glenville, with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. Burial was in StalnakerCemetery,
Glenville.

RAEGEN REESE McKOWN

Raegen Reese McKown, 22 months, of Orma, died Sunday, July 1, 2012.

Surviving are her parents, Roman and Julie
Burke McKown; one brother, Jensen Ihlefeld; one sister, Peyton
McKown; grandparents, Wendell and Chris McKown of Orma and Johnny
and Joni Burke of Onalaska, Tex.; great-grandmothers, Carol Jones of
Arnoldsburg and Peggy Cliburn of Deer Park, Tex.; great-grandfather,
Gaylin Bishop of Shertz, Tex.; aunt, Courtney McKown of Orma; aunt
and uncle, Shannan and John Burke; cousins, Madison and Allison
Burke of Kingwood, Tex.; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by
great-grandparents, Harley and Madge McKown of Orma, Lester Metheney
of Arnoldsburg, Dennis Cliburn of Deer Park and Johnnie Bishop of
Shertz.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg. An account has been set up in honor of Raegen at
Calhoun Banks, P.O. Box 430,
Grantsville,
WV26147.

GLEN ALLEN GODFREY

He was born at Spencer, the son of the late
Hugh and Mary Davis Boatright.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and a former
security guard. He was a member of
PeoplesBaptist
Church,
Billings.

Surviving are his wife, Judy Stump Godfrey; one
daughter, Patricia Godfrey of
Lake City,
Fla.; two brothers, Michael
Boatright of Grantsville and Jeffrey Boatright of Olympia, Wash.;
three sisters, Donna Richards, Karen Hardway and Patricia Radatz,
all of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held at SandRidgeCemetery.

WILLIAM HARRY HOSEY

He was born in
CalhounCounty, the son of the
late Scott and Bina Bennett Hosey.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the
Korean War while a resident of
Cleveland,
Ohio. He retired from General
Motors after 32 years of service and was a member of DruidHillsMethodist
Church,
Ocala.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Jenny
“Billy” Hosey, and one daughter, Brenda.

He was preceded in death by siblings, Virginia,
Gail, Omar, Paul, Eula Richards and Ona Elder.

STELLA MAE TANNER

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late William and Gracie Jackson Sampson.

She was a member of Grace Cathedral,
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Surviving are two daughters, Delores Curtiss of Massillon and Rosalie
Abbott of Wooster, Ohio; two sons, Haymond Tanner of Dalton, Ohio,
and Donzel Tanner of
Massillon; one sister, Loraine Stanley of
Streetsboro,
Ohio; one brother, Robert Sampson
of Arnoldsburg; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren,
nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Burial was in OrmaUnitedMethodist
ChurchCemetery.

JENNINGS
WOODROW BURCH

Jennings Woodrow Burch, 98, of Hamlin, died Friday, June 22, 2012, at
his home.

He was born in
CalhounCounty, the son of the
late Charles and Virginia Burch.

He was a graduate of CalhounCountyHigh School, attended Morris
HarveyCollege, and took classes
from American Baptist Convention and W.Va. Baptist Convention, Parkersburg. He was called to preach the
gospel and licensed by his home church, Enon Baptist, in 1936, at
the age of 22. He pastored churches in Wirt, Calhoun, Braxton, Clay,
Gilmer, Boone, Jackson and
Lincoln
counties. He baptized more than 1,000, conducted over 1,000 funerals
and married more than 600 couples. He was a charter member of FirstBaptistChurch, Hamlin, Past
Master and secretary of Hamlin Lodge No. 79, member of BeniKedemShrineTemple,
Charleston, and
Huntington Commandry Knights of the Templar, and Past Grand Chaplain
of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of West Virginia.

Surviving are three sons, James of Dalton,
Ohio, and Jennings and David, both
of Hamlin; one daughter, Rebecca McClure of Yawkey; nine
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Thelma Clevenger Burch; his wife of 66 years, Maxine Conrad Burch;
two sons, an infant, Jackie Neal, and Charles M. Burch; one
grandson, James Robert; and 10 siblings.

Services were held at FirstBaptistChurch, Hamlin, with
Pastor David Burch and Pastor Timmy Burch officiating. Burial was in FairviewMemoryGardens,
Hamlin, with Masonic graveside rites by Hamlin Lodge No. 79.

CLEO COTTRILL CASTEEL

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Walter and Jenny Cottrill.

She attended HaloChurch.

Surviving are three sons, Glenn Temple of
Gauley Mills, Randy Temple of Cowen and Mark Casteel of Cowen; eight
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
George Casteel; one infant daughter, Jane Casteel; one son, Robert
Temple; two brothers, Richard Cottrill and Robert Cottrill; and two
sisters, Josephine Pyles and Pansy Johnson.

Services were held at BethelChurch,
Newburg, with Rev. Regina Spring officiating. Burial was in BethelCemetery,
Newburg.

ELLEN FLO
STARCHER

She was the daughter of the late Stanley Guy
and Dora Price Carpenter.

She was a member of Spencer Church of Christ.

Surviving are four daughters, Freda Hickman,
Diana Starcher and Rena Hughes, all of Spencer, and Carolyn Starcher
of Millwood; three brothers, Boyd Carpenter of Ashland, Ohio, Watson
Carpenter of Mohicanville, Ohio, and Page Carpenter of Perrysville,
Ohio; five sisters, Mary Bee of Ashland, Delma Endicott of
Arnoldsburg, Ada Starr of Wooster, Ohio, Karen Bodily of California
and Sharon Stump of Spencer; three step-sisters, Daisy Boyce and
Carol Falls, both of Ripley, and Ellen Jackson of Pennsylvania; five
grandchildren; three great- grand-children; and several nieces and
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen
Starcher; one son, Amos Glen Starcher; one grandson, David McCulty;
three sisters, Thelma Bowers, Jenny Eagle and Emma Atkinson; and one
brother, Guy Vane Carpenter.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Gene Miller officiating. Burial was in StarcherCemetery,
Liberty Hill.

ROOD
PARIS
McCARTNEY

Rood Paris McCartney, 94, of Pine Creek, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at
his home.

He was born at Index, the son of Otis and
Rebecca Goff McCartney.

He worked as a coal miner at Cabin Creek and a
mail carrier in CalhounCounty. In 1955, he moved to East Liverpool,
Ohio, where he worked and retired from
American Vitrified Products. He was a World War II veteran, serving
in Italy
for two years, and receiving a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Good
Conduct Medal.

Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Hester
Boggs McCartney; two sons, Robert McCartney and wife Linda of
Arnoldsburg and Richard McCartney and wife Connie of Grantsville;
three grand-children, Beth Stull, Scott McCartney and Robin Gordon;
five great-grandchildren, Samuel, Danielle, Levi, Daerra and
Cheyenne; one sister, Freda Bellomy of St. Cloud, Fla.; and special
nephew, Charles “Buck” Bell.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers and
two sisters.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville. Burial was in
St. PaulCemetery, Pine Creek.

WINIFRED VIRGINIA BOWSER

Winifred Virginia Bowser, 100, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, at her residence.

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Alta Bowser Hopkins and Park Bowser.

She lived most of her life in Parkersburg, where she
taught piano for several years. She retired from W.Va. Dept. of
Health and Human Services and also worked for Bowser Gas and Oil
Co., serving as vice president. She was a member of
FirstLutheran
Church.

Surviving are four nieces, Ann Bailey, Jane
Pritchard, Sally Craig and Sue Bowser; one nephew, Bob Bickel;
friends and neighbors, Linda and Roger Green; and close friend and
hospice nurse, John Snider III.

She was preceded in death by two sisters,
Margaret Schmidt and Mary Bickel, and three brothers, Paul Bowser,
Bernard Bretney Bowser and Owen Bowser.

There was no visitation. Graveside services
were held at Mt.
OlivetCemetery, with Rev. G.T.
Schramm officiating.

HELEN ANN
TRAVIS

Helen Ann Travis, 69, of Elizabeth, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, at MariettaMemorialHospital.

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Delbert Collins and Irene Miller.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Harvey M. Travis, Jr.; one daughter, Bertie J. Hickman; one
step-son, Carl Travis; and one sister, Annabele Bennett.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Pastor Joe Bush officiating. Burial was in SaundersCemetery,
Big Springs.

JUDITH LEA
‘Judy’ POWELL

Judith Lea “Judy” Powell, 74, of St. Marys,
died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at
The Heritage, St. Marys.

She was born in
Akron,
Ohio, the daughter of the late
William B. and Leah Arnold Woody, Sr.

She attended CalhounCountyHigh School and was a 1956
graduate of St.MarysHigh School,
and had attended WestLiberty
College
and Glenville State College. She was a member of FirstBaptistChurch,
St.
Marys, and had taught the high school Sunday School class and been a
youth leader. She was a member of St. Marys Chapter No. 31, Order of
Eastern Star.

Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Jimmie
A. Powell; four sons, Jeff Powell, Jim Powell, Joe Powell and Jay
Powell; five grandchildren; two brothers, William B. “Sonny” Woody,
Jr., and James A. Woody; and several nieces and nephews.

Services wereheld at
FirstBaptistChurch,
St. Marys, with Pastor John Strimer officiating. Burial was in St.
Marys IOOF Cemetery.

WILLIAM E. ‘Bill’ BURNS

William E. “Bill” Burns, 74, of Mesa, Ariz.,
died Thursday,
June 21, 2012, at his home.

He was born at Henrietta, the son of the late
Robert Judson and Monoka Bennett Burns.

He was a 1955 graduate of CalhounCountyHigh School.

Surviving are his wife, Marla J.; one sister,
Barbara Ayers of Grantsville; one niece, Robin Burkett of
Grantsville; one nephew, Timothy Ayers of New Albans; and several
great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty
Delores Stewert.

Per his request, there will be no public
service and burial will be private.

MARGIE NESTER

Margie M. Nester, 64, of Mt.Zion,
died Saturday,
June 23, 2012, at home.

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Bertha Starcher.

She was a housekeeper and worked for D.O.H. for
many years before retiring. She attended
CremoChurch.

Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Bower of Parkersburg and Vicky Stull of Mt. Zion; two step-sons, Michael Nester of Grants-ville
and Richard Nester of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don Freshour of Burning Springs
and Pete Starcher of New Braunfels, Tex.; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 29
years, Alpheus Nester; three brothers, Woodrow, Ben and Harold; and
two sisters, Geraldine and Earldine.

Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with
Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Burial will be in HurCemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday,
5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

RILMA JARVIS KEETON
CHANDLER

She was born at Minnora, the daughter of the
late Cal and Alice Parsons Jarvis.

She was the owner of Rilma’s Bake Shop,
Clendenin.

Surviving are one daughter, Teresa Harper of
Walton; two sons, Albert Keeton of
Beaufort,
S.C., and Charles Robert Keeton of
Cuba, Ill.; three half-brothers,
Bill Jarvis, Charter Jarvis and Gary Jarvis, all of Chloe; three
half-sisters, Madeline Hardway of Chelyan, Nell DeWeese of
Arnoldsburg and Bonnie Ellison of Minnora; seven grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Bronx Keeton, her second husband, Kermit Chandler; four brothers,
Cecil, Carl, Bruce and Curt; six sisters, Maysel, Dessie,
Geneva, Happy and infant twins; and her
step-mother, Grace Bailey Jarvis.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg,
with Rev. Robert Underwood officiating. Burial will be in MinnoraCemetery.
Visitation was scheduled Wednesday,
6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

ROBERT CONLEY

Robert L. Conley, 81, of Oka Road, Chloe, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at his home.

He was born in
CalhounCounty, the son of the
late Sam and Naoma Bailey Conley.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of
VFW, Akron, Ohio, and White Oak Baptist Church, Chloe.

Surviving are one daughter, Linda J. Clark of Akron; two sisters, Leona
Sears of Chloe and Orvie Harold of
Akron; four grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan
Conley.

Services will be held Saturday, 7 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with
Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, 6 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

CHARLES BUSH

Charles E. Bush, 81, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at his residence.

He was born in
GilmerCounty, the son of the
late Ernest L. and Hester V. Wilson Bush.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean
War and worked as a mechanic for Hupp & Wharton Auto and Superior
Toyota until retiring. He worked for many years as a mechanic from
his home.

Surviving are his wife, Lilly J. Richards Bush;
one daughter, Debra J. Burns of Parkersburg; one son, Douglas E.
Bush of Hedgesville; three sisters, Marie Weese of Sophia, Margie
Mathess of Parkersburg and Maxine Crouch of Vienna; two brothers,
Jack Bush of Mineral Wells and Porter Bush of Lubeck; seven
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest
Bush.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral
Home, Parkersburg, with Carroll
McCauley officiating. Burial was in
HuntCemetery, CalhounCounty.

PAULA MAE PRICE

Paula Mae Price, 84, of Barberton, Ohio,
died Monday, June
11, 2012.

She was
born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Gay and Ona Gainer
Boatright.

She lived most of her life in
Barberton
and attended Sherman Church of Christ.

Surviving are two sons, Gary and Jim, and numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51
years, Odus C. Price; one sister, Betty Norman; and five brothers,
Roy Boatright, Pete Boatright, Calvin Boatright, Odell Boatright and
Jim Boatright.

Services were held at Campfield-Hickman-Collier
Funeral Home, Barberton,
with Pastor Michael Somerville officiating. Burial was in GreenlawnMemorial Park.

KEITH ‘Duke’ BOWMAN

He was born at St. George, Tucker
County, the son of the late James
Raymond and Theadocia Metz Bowman.

He spent four years in the U.S. Air Force 84th
Air and Rescue Squad from 1951-1955. He was a West Virginia State
Trooper from Mar. 26, 1956, to his retirement on Mar. 30, 1977. He spent 31 years
working with United Church Alcohol Action Program (UCAAP) and Teens
Abstaining Alcohol and Drugs (TADD) program. He was a Lay Speaker.

Surviving are his wife of 15 years, LeonaR.“Judy”Bowman;one son,
Jeffrey Keith Bowman and wife Connie of Scott Depot; one daughter,
Tracy Bowman of Charleston; one grandson, Christopher Keith Bowman
of Scott Depot; one sister, Eleanor Faye Clark of Fairmont; two
step-children, Donny Nichols of Mt. Zion and Sherry McCroskey of
Grantsville; three step-grandchildren, April Whipkey, Brad McCroskey
and Dustyn Nichols, all of Grantsville; four
step-great-grandchildren, Joseph, Allie, Autumn and Avery Whipkey,
all of Grantsville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of
35 years, Norma Lee Clutter Bowman; three sisters, Mary Jane,
Delores Rose and Betty May; and one brother, William Howard “Bill”
Bowman.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with
Pastor Greg Swisher and Pastor Bryan Blair officiating. Visitation
will be held Friday, 6 to 8
p.m., and Saturday,
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the funeral home. Pallbearers will
be retired State Troopers.

HIBBERT LINVILLE

Hibbert Linville, 72, of Mineral Wells, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at
his residence.

He was born in
CalhounCounty, the son of the
late Billy and Veda O. Hathaway Linville.

He retired from DuPont after 39 years of
service. He was a sports official for peewee football in Mineral
Wells for 20 years and was a member of Mt Olivet Masonic Lodge #3.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Wanda L.
Egnor Linville; two sons, Kenneth B. Linville of
Chesapeake,
Va., and Kevin L. Linville of Washington; four
grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, his
twin, Howard Linville, Calvin Linville and Dick Linville, and two
sisters, Isabelle Raines and Lizzie Mae Stout.

Memorial service was held at Lambert-Tatman
Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Joe Law officiating.

HENRY COOPER, JR.

He was the son of the late Henry W. Cooper,
Sr., and Edyth Scheuler Cooper.

He retired from
MoonAreaSchool
District in 1997, where he taught
physical education, math and health. He was a former board president
of CalhounCountyPark,
former treasurer of Lions Club, volunteer for Calhoun County
Library, fourth grade math tutor, youth softball and basketball
coach, as well as other activities and interests. He was an active
member of the local community and previously in
Pennsylvania.

Surviving are his wife, Amy; one sister, Nancy
Bergmann of Loudon, Tenn.;
and several nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made to CalhounCountyPark, P.O. Box 276, Grantsville,
WV26147.

Private family memorial service will be held at
a later date.

JACK LEE
SMITH

He was born in
CalhounCounty, the son of the
late Burl and Elsie Sturm Smith.

He was a 1953 graduate of CalhounCountyHigh School and a U.S.
Marine Corp veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the U.S.
Postal Service after 28 years of service as a postal carrier in Riverside, Delran and Delanco, N.J.
He was a member of
FirstMoravian
Church,
Riverside,
American Legion Post #146,
Riverside, and the Riverside/Delran Lions
Club.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Maryann
Pfau Smith; three sons, Stephen E. Smith of Belair, Md., Robert S.
Smith of Hainesport, N.J., and Jeffrey D. Smith of Orlando, Fla.;
seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest
H. SmithandBurl Smith, Jr.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary
Frances Johnson.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., at FirstMoravianChurch, with burial in
BGWCD Veteran’s
MemorialCemetery, North Hanover,
N.J.
Visitation was scheduled Wednesday,
9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the church.

BILLIE ‘Ghea’ JEAN SMITH

She was born in Spencer, the daughter of the
late Marshall William and Ida Lee Goodwin Limer.

She was a 1948 graduate of CalhounCountyHigh School and majored in
physical education at Glenville State College. She raised her family
in Charleston and Parkersburg. After
retiring from E.I. Dupont, she moved to Matthews, and spent winters
in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
She was a member of
Levine
SeniorCenter,STP and HappyTimes
Club,all of Matthews.

Surviving are two daughters, Marsha Barker and
husband Ken of Matthews and Sharon Smith of
Florida; four grandchildren, Samantha
Barker, Robin Baldinger, Brian Barker and Jacob Stone; and six
great-grandchildren, Jayden and Harper Stone, Liam and Henry Barker
and Brandon and Cooper Baldinger.

She was preceded in death by three brothers,
Herald Limer, Gerald Limer and Marshall Limer, Jr., and three
sisters, Aretta Meeks, Irene Brannon and Juanita Wilson.

At her request, no service was held. Her ashes
will be spread in a private family ceremony.

ALICE ‘Punk’ GREEN

Alice
“Punk” Green, 55, of Spencer, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Andrew and
Mable Sears Green.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are one daughter, Crystal Dennis;
four grand-daughters, Brooklyn Green and Alison, Madison and Jabowa
Dennis; one “adopted son,” Kevin Green of Spencer; seven siblings,
Cecil Green of Spencer, James Green of Evans, Larry Green of
Leesville, Ohio, Mozelle Justice of Louisville, Ohio, Genieve
Beckett of Millersburg, Ohio, Marylou Smith of Green-brier and
Brenda of Arnoldsburg; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four sisters,
Virginia Hievely, Joetta Westfall, Ada Green and Elizabeth Green,
and three brothers, Kenneth Pettit and Robert and Eugene Green.

GLADYS KATHERINE PEARL KEMP
DAVIS

She was born in Craft Hollow, RitchieCounty,
the daughter of the late James N. and Iva L. Craft Kemp.

She attended HarrisvilleHigh School and was a 1933 graduate of ElizabethHigh School. She was a member of Bell
ChapelChurch, Munday.

Surviving are one daughter, Patricia “Patty”
Roush, with whom she resided in
Parkersburg; one granddaughter; two
great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; four brothers, Tom
Kemp and Lyle Kemp, both of Elizabeth, Newt Kemp of Ravenswood and
Howard Kemp of Burning Springs; and many nieces, nephews and
cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Arland L. Davis, whom she married on
July 24, 1937; one daughter, Sandra L. Gault; and one
brother, Harold R. Kemp.

Services were held at BellChapelChurch, with Rev. Randy
Kochersperger officiating. Burial was in HartleyCemetery.

GLENNIS SIMMONS

She was born in Millstone, the daughter of the
late Ollie and Ruth Garrett Offutt, Sr.

Surviving are two sons, William J. Simmons II
and John G. Simmons; two grandchildren, Danielle and Olivia; and one
brother, Bernard Offutt.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
William J. Simmons, and one brother, Ollie Offutt, Jr.

Services were held at Johnson-Romito Funeral
Home, Twins-burg, Ohio.
Burial was in CrownHillMemorial
Park, Twinsburg.

DAVID ALLEN STARCHER

David Allen Starcher, 52, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at HospiceCareCenter,
Elkins.

He was born in
RoaneCounty, the son of the
late Donald Dale Starcher and Mary Sampson Starcher.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and an oil field
worker and mechanic.

Surviving are his companion, Audrey J. Smith;
one son, Jason Starcher of Massillon, Ohio; one daughter, Nicole
Starcher of Massillon; four brothers, Donnie Starcher, Danny
Starcher, Bobby Starcher and Dewayne Starcher, all of Ohio; two
sisters, Ruth Sheriff and Sharon Guloff, both of Ohio; four
step-children, Scott Collins, Brian Smith, Brittney Smith and
Katelyn Smith, all of Mt. Zion; four grandchildren; and several
aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg. Burial was in
StarcherCemetery, Henry’s Fork.

KATHLEEN MARKS THOMAS

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Pearl Marks and Hattie Cottrill Marks.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are four daughters, Peggy Brodeur of
Florida, Betty Boothe of Grantsville, Jeannie Starcher of Tennessee
and Charlotte Horn of Kentucky; four sons, Edward Thomas of Florida,
William Thomas of Georgia, Rick Thomas of Millstone and Allen Thomas
of Sandridge; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Eugene Marks, Holly
Marks and Leonard Marks.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles Thomas, in 1998, and two brothers, Willard Marks and Leon
Marks.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial was in MetzCemetery,
Sand Ridge.

RONNIE LEE
LANE

Ronnie Lee Lane, 65, of Ravenswood, died
Saturday, June 2, 2012, as the result of an auto accident
near Ripley.

He was born in
CalhounCounty, the son of the
late Ralph and Arlie
Harold Lane.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a former
employee of The Wood Shed, Ravenswood.

Surviving are his wife, Frances; one son,
Stewart Lane of Ravenswood; six brothers, Howard Lane of Orma,
Denzil Lane of Pennsylvania, Charles Lane of Mississippi, Mike Lane
of Florida and Paul Lane and Danny Lane, both of Nicut; and four
sisters, Jean Sears of Nicut, Ruth Ann Morgan and Brenda Davisson,
both of Florida, and Nancy Stemple of Arnoldsburg.

ROGER ALLEN KING, SR.

He was born in Spencer, the son of the late
Bernard and Gilda Minney King, and raised by his grandparents, the
late Rev. Leslie and Rennie Minney of Stumptown.

He graduated from NormantownHigh School
in 1967. He worked for State Construction for several years and was
a service tech for Jefferd Corp., until health problems forced him
to retire. He was a member of Bear Fork Hunt Club and attended
Southern Baptist Church, Elizabeth.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara Parsons King;
one son, Roger King, Jr.; one daughter, Angelia King; two
half-brothers, Keed Dayton of California and John King of Florida;
and two half-sisters, Susie Williams and Jennifer King, both of
Florida.

Services were held at Matheny Whited Funeral
Home, Elizabeth, with Rev John Watkins officiating. Burial was in K
of P Cemetery, Elizabeth.

JONATHAN WHIPKEY

He was born in Cleveland, the son of the late
Donald C. Whipkey and Janice (Sally) Dawson Whipkey.

He was a former employee of Alfab Co.,
Smithville, and B.F. Goodrich Co., Spencer and Grantsville.

Surviving are his wife, Rhonda Houchin Whipkey;
two children, Josie Whipkey of Orma and Shawn Whipkey of
Grantsville;one
step-daughter, Brittany McCoy of Spencer; two sisters, Angie
Frederick of Big Springs and Vickie Dvorak of Cleveland, Ohio; three
brothers, Chad Whipkey and Kenneth Whipkey, both of Cleveland, and
James Whipkey of Parma, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

EDWARD MURPHY

He was born in
CalhounCounty, the son of the
late Jesse and Martha Sharp Murphy.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from
Packaging Corp. of
America,
Rittman,
Ohio. He attended
MiloChurch, Minnora.

Surviving are six sons, Roscoe Murphy of
Spencer, Ronzel Murphy of Lattasburg, Ohio, Donzel Murphy of
Burbank, Ohio, Danny Murphy of Camden-on-Gauley, Richard Murphy of
Creston, Ohio, and Leonard Murphy of Polk, Ohio; two daughters,
Effie Tucker of Chesapeake, Va., and Martha Nelson of Chloe; and
several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Amanda Murphy; his second wife, Pearl Murphy; his third wife, Zella
Murphy; three children, David Murphy, Bobby Murphy and Glen Murphy;
one brother, Arthur Murphy; and one sister, Dalia Wilson.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John
Meadows officiating. Burial will be in CoenCemetery,
Nebo. Visitation will be held Friday,
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

OTIS CLARMONT CUTRIGHT

He was born in
GilmerCounty, the son of the
late Ottice Newton and Elva Rutherford Cutright.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Orr of
Newcomerstown, Ohio, and Susie Hart of Port Washington, Ohio; two
grandsons; four sisters, Regina Hughes of Portage, Ind., Ava Stimson
of Virginia, Eloise Cosner of Weston and Nina Marie Marks of
Tennessee; one brother, Donzel Cutright of Indiana; and several
nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Guy
“Robert” Cutright, Arden Cutright and Eugene Cutright, and one
sister, Wanda Lee Markle.

Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc.,
with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. Burial was in RutherfordCemetery,
Cedarville.

JEAN ELIZABETH SPENCE

She was born in
Eagle Valley, N.Y.,
the daughter of the late Bernard J. and Myra Burris Carley.

She was employed at Sears Roebuck Co. and Days
Inn, both of Liberty,
N.Y.

Surviving are one daughter, Maureen Wright of
Joker; one grandson, Daniel Wright of Joker; two granddaughters,
Lani Nead and Coleen Hare, both of Livingston Manor, N.Y.; two
great-grandsons, Justin Hare and Ryan Nead, both of Livingston
Manor; and three great-granddaughters, Jamie Pawlak and Kaitlyn
Hare, both of Livingston Manor, and Abigail Wright of Joker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul
Tingler; five sisters, Dorothy Carpenter, Katherine Moss and three
infants; and one brother, Roy A. Smith.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with
Rev. Jim Lough officiating. Burial will be in BethlehemCemetery,
near Grantsville. Visitation will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

DENVER
COLLINS

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late
William A. Collins, Sr., and Velma P. Norman Collins.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served
from 1958 to 1962. He was operations manager at Curry Transfer and
attended St. Andrew’s
UnitedMethodist
Church. He was a member of Moose Lodge,
Parkersburg VFW and American Legion Post 15.

Surviving are two daughters, Giesala Collins of Mechanics-burg,
Pa., and Meika Eddy of Mineral Wells; one
son, Kip Collins of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one granddaughter; one brother,
William A. Collins, Jr., of Bellehaven, N.C.;
and three sisters, Susie Brooks of Cranton, N.C., Nyoka Mepzer of Indiana and Naomi Jean
Frankfurt of Parkersburg.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Melinda
Johnston Collins in 1986.

Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial will be in Mt.
OlivetCemetery, with military
honors by American Legion Post 15. Visitation will be held Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

LOSIE LAMB DYE

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Dr. C.R. and Nannie Conley Lamb.

She was a former employee of GeneralTireCo.,Akron,Ohio, and Rubber
Fabricators, Grantsville. She was a member of NewLifeBaptistFellowshipChurch, Arnoldsburg.

Surviving are one son, Jack Dye of Medina; one sister, Maysel Snyder of Chandler, Ariz.;
and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Howard T. Dye; five sisters, Ruby Finley, Nelle Downey, Gertrude
Grogg, Hazel Christian and Goldie Rice; and three brothers, Creed
Lamb, James Lamb and Clifford Lamb.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dick Howie officiating. Burial was in BethlehemCemetery,
near Grantsville.

KATHY STARCHER

Kathy P. Starcher, 67, of Akron, Ohio,
died Sunday, Feb.
12, 2012.

Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Tommy,
formerly of Cremo; two sons, Tommy and Timmy; two grandsons; three
sisters, Angie Novekoff, Gracie Hamm and Loretta Wilson; one
step-sister, Lisa Baker; and two step-brothers, Bobby Baker and
Ricky Baker.

Services were held at Newcomer Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Chris
McCombs officiating. Burial was in
SilverSprings
Cemetery,
Stow,
Ohio.

EVA ELAINE COOKE

She was born at Shock, the daughter of the late
Orval and Nellie Dobbins Nicholas.

Surviving are three sons, Will Orval Cooke of
Johnson City, Vt., Walter Stephen Cooke of Scott Depot and Gerald D.
Cooke, Jr., of Charleston; three sisters, Darlie Norman of
Gandeeville, Neva Haines of Ravenna, Ohio, and Paulette Chenoweth of
Arizona; two brothers, David Nicholas of Weston and Darrell Nicholas
of Rosedale; and five grandchildren.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Gene Miller officiating.

GERALDINE FISCHER

Geraldine Fischer, 93, of Tanner, died Friday, May 4, 2012.

She was born in
GilmerCounty, the daughter of
the late Bill and Audrey Cunningham.

Surviving are her husband, Howard Lee Fischer;
several step-children; and one sister, Clara Belle Ferrell of Paden
City.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Nettie
Cunningham, and one brother, Worthy (Shy) Cunningham.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Pastor Mark James officiating. Burial was in StalnakerCemetery.
Glenville.

GEORGIA DORIS WEAVER

She was born in
ClayCounty, the daughter of
the late Fredrick A. and Flora Rollyson Rogers.

She was employed for several years by
Rubber Fabricators, Inc., and Cain Veterinary Clinic. She was a
member of Mt.OliveMethodistChurch and Cremo
CommunityChurch.

Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Stemple
Kelly; one step-son, Robert Weaver; two granddaughters; and four
great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Rufus
Stemple and Gifford Weaver.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be
in BrynerChapelCemetery,
Joker.
Visitation will be held Thursday,
6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Minnie Hamilton Health System’s long term
care.

REECE MICHAEL RICHARDS

Reece Michael Richards, infant son of Robert
and Ashley Richards of Grantsville, died
Saturday, May 5, 2012.

He was born
Dec. 22, 2011.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his
grandparents, Debbie and Rodney Carbaugh of Grantsville, Elizabeth
Stotts of Spencer and Denzil B. Richards of Grantsville;
great-grandparents, Paul and Sandy Funk, Linda Criss and Gerald
Smith, all of Grantsville, and Judy Midcap and James Stotts, both of
Spencer; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather,
David Reed, Jr.; great-grandparents, David Reed, Sr., Arlie Midcap,
Geraldine Stotts, and Bernard and Glenna Richards.

Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with
Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial will be in BrynerChapelCemetery. Visitation will
be held Saturday, 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda
Boggs, and three brothers, Bill Greenlief, Jack Greenlief and Fred
Greenlief.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home,
Gassaway, with Rev. Allen Donaldson officiating. Burial will be in StalnakerCemetery, Glenville. Visitation was
scheduled Wednesday, 6 to
9 p.m., at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended
at
www.roachfuneralhome.com.

GRETA GAE BALL

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Shirley and Idella Radabaugh Richards.

She attended ChapelBaptistChurch, Nobe.

Surviving are two daughters, Jeanette Tingler
of Big Springs and Lou Ann Surber of Poca; one son, Rodney Ball of
Vale, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Albert Ball, on Mar. 2, 2012.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville. Burial was in
NobeCemetery.

ALPHEUS
JUNIOR NESTER

Alpheus Junior Nester, 66, of Mt.Zion,
died Saturday,
Apr. 28, 2012.

He was born in Arnoldsburg, the son of the late
Russell and Oma Nitz Nester.

He was a retired stone mason and attended CremoChurch.

Surviving are his wife, Margie Starcher Nester
of Mt. Zion; two sons, Michael Nester of Grantsville and Richard
Nester of Parkersburg; two daughters, Lisa Bower of Parkersburg and
Vicky Stull of Mt. Zion; three sisters, Faustine Shaffer of
Fairborne, Ohio, Inez Tucker of Elyria, Ohio, and Beverly Hall of
Arnoldsburg; one brother, Roy Nester of Millstone; seven
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Emma
Deem, Suzie White and Joyce McKown, and three brothers, James
Nester, Lyle Nester and Carl Nester.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with
Rev. Larry Bennett and Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Burial will be
in Hur
Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled
Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m.,
at the funeral home.

BESSIE HALL

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Perry and Dorothy Butler.

Surviving are two sons, Steve Hall and wife
Susan of Charleston and Stanley
Hall and wife Sheila of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Ruth Yearing of
Spencer; and three granddaughters, Krista Hall and Kendra Hall, both
of Charleston, and Samantha Hall of Arnoldsburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex
Hall.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Meadows officiating. Burial was in RoadRunCemetery.

WILMA BERNIECE SAMPSON

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Arnold and Lydia Bailey Dobbins.

She had worked as a home healthcare giver and
retired as a CNA at
Eagle Pointe.

Surviving are two daughters, Kimberly Houchin
of Orma and Dawnetta Gordon of Lawrenceville, Va.; two sons, Mike
Sampson of Arnoldsburg and Tim Sampson of Grantsville; one sister,
Eleanor Evans of Vienna; one brother, Stan Dobbins of Jewett, Ohio;
10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Betty
Hopkins, and one brother, Junior Dobbins.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral
Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Carl Marks officiating.
Inurnment was in
MinnoraCemetery at the
convenience of the family.

JOHN HENRY RUSH,
SR.

He was born in
Bristol,
Va., the son of the late William
and Elizabeth Pearl Rosenbaum Rush.

He was a retired truck driver.

Surviving are his wife, Frances Coe Rush; two
daughters, Barbara and Connie, both of
South Carolina; one step-daughter, Lisa Iey
of Maryland; two sons, John
Rush, Jr., and Jeffrey Rush, both of Pennsylvania; one step-son,
Michael Allen McAtee of Spencer; one sister, Hazel Phillips of
Baltimore, Md.; one brother, Ernest Rush of Virginia; and many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one step-son, David
McAtee.

Per his request, the body was cremated. Private
family memorial service will be held later.

DAVID MICHAEL ‘Mike’ DOWNS

He was born in Spencer, the son of the late
Burl and Marie Cogar Downs.

He was a member and retired business agent of
Local 132, International Union of OperatingEngineers,
Charleston. He
was a member of Linden Lodge No. 83, AF&AM, Linden; Scottish Rite
Bodies, Valley of Charleston; Beni Kedem Temple, Charleston, where
he was a member of the Oriental Band; Linden Chapter No. 152, OES;
and Bear Fork hunting clubs in Elkins and Calhoun.

Surviving are his wife, Viola S. Downs; three
daughters, Valerie Rexroad of Spencer, Vilsia Conrad of Gassaway and
Paula Duke of Ohio; one son, Michael A. and Krista Downs of
Pennsylvania; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one
brother, Mark Downs of Spencer.

Surviving are two sons, Russell Falls and
Rickie Falls, both of Arnoldsburg; three daughters,LindaPatterson, Mary
McCumbers and Judy Stanford, all of Arnoldsburg; seven sisters,
Greta Bargeloh and Mildred McBride, both of Parkersburg, Vera
Johnson and Carol Summers, both of Crummies Creek, Loretta Bishop
and Connie Hoskins, both of Spring Run, and Kathy Starcher of
Elizabeth; five brothers, Donald Cottrell of West Lafayette, Ohio,
Calvin Cottrell of Siers Run, David Cottrell and Gerald Cottrell,
both of Arnoldsburg, and Randall Cottrell of Spring Run; 14
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;
and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Evert
Lee Falls in March, 1993, and Raymond Bugden in October, 2010; one
daughter, Norma Helmick of Nicut in March, 2004; one grandson,
Derald Glen Patterson of Nicut in October, 2011; two brothers,
Melvin Cottrell of Crummies Creek in January, 2012, and Darrell
Cottrell of Minnora in August, 1992; and one infant sister, Marie.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg,
with Rev. Glen McBride, Sr., and Rev. Glen McBride, Jr.,
officiating. Burial will be in
Falls-SiersCemetery, Arnoldsburg.
Visitation was scheduled Wednesday,
6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.

STANLEY
DAVID ‘Smiley’ GREATHOUSE

He was born in
CalhounCounty, the son of the
late Gene Greathouse and Teresa Wears Norman.

He was employed at Monarch Rubber Co. for 17
years.

Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Shirley
Greathouse; two sons, Matt Yoak of
Charlotte,
N.C., and Alex Yoak of Five Forks; one daughter, Amy Yoak of Mt.Zion;
two grandchildren, Bryan and Barron Yoak; two sisters, Diane Sampson
of Spencer and Linda Dorsey of
Palestine; one brother, Tim Finkenbinder of
Orrville,
Ohio; and several nieces and
nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and
one sister.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev.
Shelly Mace officiating. Burial will be in GreathouseCemetery,
Orma. Visitation will be held from
noon
to 1 p.m. at the
funeral home.

WESLEY JAY McALISTER

Wesley Jay McAlister, 42, died Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, in Morgantown.

He was born in
Tampa,
Fla.

Surviving are his mother and step-father, Mary
Alice Raznoff-Rogers and Carl Rogers of Annamoriah; his father,
Harry James McAlister of Irving, Tex.; five brothers, James J.
McAlister, John M. Giles, Jason M. Giles and Timothy D. Parkin, all
of Spencer, and Dennis Michael Kelley, Jr., of Ellisville, Miss.;
two sisters, Cheryl D. Collins of Elkview and Sonia L. Westmoreland
of Otto, N.C.; four children, Brittney McAlister, Nathan McAlister
and Jessica McAlister, all of Indianapolis, Ind., and Maleah
McAlister of Creston; one grandson, Jayden McAlister of
Indianapolis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal
grandparents, John C. Raznoff and Edna F. Will, and paternal
grandparents, Harry R. McAlister and Evelyn McNess.

A gathering of family and friends will be held
at a later date.

DANIEL BOONE TOPPINGS

He was born at Harts, the son of the late
Walter and Alberta Mae Stollings Toppings.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Rosetta
“Connie” Toppings; five sons, Wayne Toppings of Chapmanville, David
Toppings and Danny Toppings, both of Troutman, N.C., Timothy
Toppings of Grantsville and Bobby Toppings of Mt. Zion; one
daughter, Debra Yeager of Grantsville; five brothers, Walter
Toppings, Jr., of Mt. Zion, Olan Toppings of Hurricane, James
Toppings of Hamlin and Nolan Toppings and Joseph Toppings, both of
West Hamlin; three sisters, Juanita Brewster and Ruth Slusher, both
of North Carolina, and Clare Ferguson of Wayne County; seven
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

GERTRUDE ANGELINE WORKMAN

Surviving are her children, Edward and Crystal,
Rose Clemson, Ray and Pam Cottrell,Gene and Robin Cottrell, Roger and Connie Cottrell and Joe
and Penny, all of Rittman, Rick and Glenda Cottrell of Doylestown,
Ohio, Angela and Denver Jarvis of Seville, Ohio, and Dave and Donna
Workman of Grantsville; two brothers, Ray Rogers of Wallback and
Troy Rogers of Bug Run; one sister, Janet of Spencer; 21
grandchildren; and several great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and
three sisters.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glen McBride officiating. Burial was in MooreForkCemetery, Big Otter.

GEORGE ROESSING ‘Ross’ HAYS

He was born in Arnoldsburg, the son of the late
George W. and Myrtle Hays, and descended from a pioneer family that
helped settle Western Virginia, prior to statehood.

He attended CalhounCountyHigh School
and Glenville State College and served in the Army Air Corps during
World War II. After the war, he moved to
Tampa, where he met and married the former
Sophia Hill. He began a career with Logan Lumber Co. and rose to
general sales manager before joining First Federation Life Insurance
Co., with which he eventually became president. After retiring from
the insurance industry, he worked for Hearin Lumber. He was an
member of Palma
CeiaMethodist
Church, Tampa Yacht and Country Club,
Feather Sound Golf and Country Club, and Ye Mystic Krewe of
Gasparilla.

Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Henderson
of Chadds Ford, Pa., and Carol Ann Moore of Spencer; two sons,
Robert M. Hays of Hartsville, S.C.,
and Ross Hays, Jr., of Tampa; and numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sophia
Hill Hays, and one daughter, Mary Katey Hays Porebski.

JUANITA LOU BUCHANAN

She was born at Creston, the daughter of the
late Jesse Vernon Owens and Lou Ellen Blankenship Owens.

She was a homemaker and a member of
BoazBaptistChurch.

Surviving are three sons, Arthur Vernon
Buchanan of Cairo, Thomas L. Buchanan of
Parkersburg
and Ronald J. Buchanan of
Parkersburg; one daughter, Shirley Hefner of
Waverly; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Claremont A. “Whitey” Buchanan, and an infant son, Timothy Lynn
Buchanan.

Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Bob Alfred
officiating. Burial was in
Mt.Olivet
Cemetery.

MELVIN SCHOOLCRAFT

He was born in
CalhounCounty, the son of the
late Peter and Sarah Cottrell Schoolcraft.

He retired from Quality Castings, Orrville, Ohio,
after 39 years. He was a member of
EbenezerBaptist
Church
and Orrville Sportsman Club.

Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Darlie; two
daughters, Patricia Erb of Marshallville, Ohio, and Judy Hartshorn
of Mineral Wells; one son, Preston Schoolcraft of Orrville; four
grandchildren; three sisters, Audria McCumbers and Molly Cain, both
of Calhoun County, and Dolly King of Newton Falls, Ohio; one
brother, Willard Schoolcraft of Wooster, Ohio;
and many nieces and nephews.

OCIE BLANCHE BELL

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Franklin Pierce Goodnight and Ocie Blaine Wilt.

Surviving are seven daughters, Sheila Jones and
Lorena Murphy, both of Brohard, Carol Jones and Christine Bell, both
of Cleveland, Ohio, Patricia Cunningham and Norma Freshour, both of
Grantsville, and Pauline Freshour of Smithville; four sons, Herbert
Bell of Brohard, Ricky Bell of Grantsville, and Robert Bell and
Harold Bell, both of Cleveland; 42 grandchildren; 61 great-
grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil
Bell; three daughters, Dorthy Jones, Sherry Bell and Karen Jones;
one son, Michael Burkett; two grandsons, Wesley Murphy and Wesley
Bell; one great-granddaughter, Amber Lamp; and several brothers and
sisters.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Roger Carter
officiating. Burial was in Bell
Cemetery, Brohard.

MACEL
MONROE

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Simon and Emma Cottrell Nicholas.

She was a member of Summit
ValleyUnited
MethodistChurch.

Surviving are two sons, Edward Monroe, Jr., of
Grand Junction, Colo., and Tommie A. Monroe of Parkersburg; one
daughter, Nancy L. Lamp of Parkersburg; three grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Murl Nash of Canton, Ohio, and
Jean Rogers of Ballground, Ga.; and one brother, Denver Nicholas of
Orma.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Edward Monroe, Sr.; three sisters, Delma Nicholas, Marie Taylor and
Maxine Wilson; and one brother, Ernest Nicholas.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Joe Wallace officiating.
Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery North.

BETTY JAMES BURROWS

Betty James Burrows, 79, of Davisville, died Thursday, Mar. 15, 2012, at
her residence.

She was born in
GilmerCounty, the daughter of
the late Aubra and Rhoda Whitesel James.

She was a member of The Old Country Church.

Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Donald
Earl “Amos” Burrows; three daughters, Dorene Lou Burrows and
Elizabeth Burrows Westbrook, both of Davisville, and Theresa Burrows
Post of Parkersburg; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; three
brothers, Bill James, Joe James and Everett James; and two sisters,
Euda James Daniels and Sue James Holiday.

She was preceded in death by one son, Milford
Earl Burrows; one sister, Fern James Helmick; and one brother, Mike
James.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral
Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor
Nathan Copen officiating. Burial was in Pleasant HillCemetery,
near Grantsville.

MESTIL RICHARDS

She was born in Smithville, the daughter of the
late Okey and Lola Cox Kirby.

She was a homemaker and had formerly worked at
Pine View Nursing Home and Rubber Crafters, Smithville, and took
care of elderly patients in her home. She was a charter member of SouthSideBaptistChurch,
Harrisville.

Surviving are two sons, Raymond O. Richards of Hertfort, N.C.,
and Larry G. Richards of
Walker; two sisters, Betty Wagner of Big
Springs and Wanda Moore of Magadore, Ohio;
eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Robert Richards; one son, Steve M.Richards; two sisters,
ColleenGainerand Maxine Eagle; and two brothers, Dennis Willard Kirby and
Glennis Kirby.

A Service of Celebration of Life will be held
Thursday, 10 a.m., at Raiguel Funeral Home,
Harrisville, with Pastor Mike Sprouse and Pastor Mike Kirby
officiating, and burial in
FluhartyCemetery, Leading Creek.
Visitation was scheduled Wednesday,
4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

ROBERT EDWARD ‘Bobby’ SWISHER

He was born in
Parkersburg, the son of Opal Buck Swisher and
the late Robert Ebb Swisher.

He was a 1974 graduate of
CalhounCountyHigh
School and retired from W.Va. Dept. of
Highways. He was a member of
Pleasant HillUnited
MethodistChurch and Grantsville
Lodge #40, AF&AM.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his
wife, Marcia Radabaugh Swisher; one daughter, Tiffany Swisher of
Grantsville; one grandson, Landon Summers of Grantsville; one
brother, Calvin Swisher of Parkersburg; and several aunts, uncles, nieces
and nephews.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville. Burial was in
Pleasant HillCemetery.

HANIE LANE

Hanie Lane, 98, of Nicut, died
Thursday, Mar. 8, 2012, at home.

She was the daughter of the late Esta and
French Cottrell. She was a homemaker and a member of Apostolic Faith
Tabernacle, near Grantsville.

She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Okey E. Starcher; her second husband, Cyril H. Cottrill; one infant
daughter, Marie Starcher; and one brother, Carl Harris.

Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Randy
Wilson officiating. Burial will be in RosedaleBaptistChurch
Cemetery. Visitation will be held
Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.,
at the funeral home.

BARBARA NICHOLAS

She was born in
Akron,
Ohio, the daughter of the late
William R. Finkenbinder and Teresa Wears Norman.

She was a former employee of Kellwood Co.,
Miletree Nursing, Spencer Veneer and Nichols Graphics, all of
Spencer, and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Orma.

Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Wesley
Nicholas; one son, John Nicholas; one daughter, Lisa Cain; two
brothers, Timothy Finkenbinder and David Greathouse; two sisters,
Diana Sampson and Linda Dorsey; four grandchildren, Kelsea Lynch,
Wesley Nicholas, Logan Cain and Marah Cain; and two great-
grandchildren, Payten Cain and Zaelyn Cain.

She was preceded in death by her twin brother,
William R. Finkenbinder, Jr., and two infant brothers.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Elder George Rose officiating. Burial was in ConleyCemetery,
Orma.

DOROTHY IRENE RHOADES

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Harlan and Louise Pratt Hough.

She was a graduate of GlenvilleHigh School
and Glenville State College, and received her master’s degree from West VirginiaUniversity. She worked for Dept. of
Health and Human Resources before beginning her 31-year teaching
career. She taught at Sand Fork, Tanner and
GilmerCountyHigh
School and was principal at Tanner
Elementary and Troy Elementary, where she retired July 31, 2000. She was currently a member of Gilmer County
Board of Education and West Virginia Retired Teachers Association
and attended the Presbyterian church.

Surviving are her husband, Fermen L. Rhoades,
whom she married Aug. 21, 1956; two sons, Fermen L. “Skip” Rhoades
II of Glenville and Jack M. Rhoades of Vienna; one grandson, Kevin
Rhoades of Glenville; one brother, Donald Hough of Pennsboro; two
sisters, Helen McClain of Ravenswood and Patty Shaver of The
Villages, Fla.

She was preceded in death by one daughter,
Robin L. Rhoades Stalnaker, on
Nov. 10, 2007.

Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary,
Glenville, with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. Burial was in MeadowLaneCemetery.

ROSALIE REA

Rosalie Rea, 84, of
Marietta,
Ohio,
died Sunday,Mar.4, 2012.

She was born at Big Bend,
the daughter of John Wade and Lora Richards Kellar.

She was a homemaker and caregiver and a member
of GraceBaptist
Church,
Devola,
Ohio.

Surviving are two sons, Wayne Eugene Bennett of Marietta and John Ottie
Rea of Caldwell, Ohio; two daughters, Rosie Mae Bennett Howell
of Wilmington, N.C., and Virginia G. Rea Boney Dudley of
Caldwell; seven grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Robert Lee Bennett; her second husband, Eugene Ronald Rea; four
brothers, David Kellar, Thurman Kellar, Charles Kellar and Richard
Kellar; and three sisters, Virginia G. Kellar Bennett, Hazel Kellar
Kendall and Laura Kellar.

Services
were scheduled Wednesday,
11 a.m., at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home,
Marietta, with Pastor Robert Cosgray of
MorganBaptist
Church
officiating, and burial in
DalzellCemetery.

ELSIE WALLBROWN

She was born in
New Castle, England,
the daughter of the late George and Olive Brown Richardson.

She was a homemaker and had worked at Rubber
Fabricators, Grantsville, and Spencer Dept. Store and O.J. Morrisons,
Spencer. She attended LeatherbarkCommunityChurch.

Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Dale
Wallbrown; one daughter, Carol Jarvis of
Parkersburg; one grandson, Jay Jarvis of
Hickory,
N.C.; two great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews in England.

She was preceded in death by two brothers,
Kenneth Richardson and George Richardson, and four sisters, Olive,
Norma, Lilly and Agness.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral
Home, Spencer, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in LibertyHillCemetery, near
Arnoldsburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurl
Rogers; one daughter, Rose Rogers; four brothers, Delmar Sampson,
Wesley Sampson, Bill Sampson and Bernard Sampson; and one
half-sister, Florence Rogers.

Services were held at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch
Funeral Home, Massillon.

PATRICIA ARNOLD

She was the daughter of the late Ernest Gerald
Stump and Thelma Cox Stump of Grantsville.

She was a 1966 graduate of CalhounCountyHigh School and attended ParkersburgBeautySchool.

Surviving are three sons, Joshua Arnold, U.S.
Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman, Jason Arnold, Master Sergeant U.S. Air
Force, and Andrew Arnold of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Margaret
Anne Snyder of Charleston; and one brother, James V. Stump of
Troutville, Va.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph
Edwin Arnold of Columbus, Ohio.

A private memorial service was planned later at
St. Johns Episcopal Church,
Charleston.

DOROTHA ‘Dian’ JAMES

She was born at Shock, the daughter of the late
Dennis E. and Flossie A. Cottrill Simmons.

Surviving are one daughter, Jennifer Hendrick
of Silver Springs; one son, Jimmy James of
Carrollton,
Ga.; two granddaughters; two
sisters, Della Starcher of Grantsville and Alma Graffius of Mt.
Zion; five brothers, David of Ravenswood, Danny of Winchester,
Tenn., Allen of Millwood, Johnny of Carrollton and Donald of Mt.
Zion; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil
James, on Nov. 17, 2011; one sister,
Deloris K. Simmons; and one infant brother, Billy M. Simmons.

At her request, the body was cremated. Memorial
service will be held at a later date for the immediate family at CottrillCemetery,
GilmerCounty.

ROBERTA RUTH WEST WUNDERLICH

She was born at
Revere,
GilmerCounty, the daughter of the late Arley
and Iva Boyce Bush.

She was a former employee of B.F. Goodrich,
Grantsville.

Surviving are her husband, David W. Wunderlich,
whom she married Nov. 15, 2005; four sons, Greg West, Jeff West,
William West and Mike West; three step-sons, Jason Wunderlich, Jesse
Wunderlich and Jeremy Wunderlich; two brothers, Clatus Bush of
Williamstown and Donald Bush of Tanner; two sisters, Christine Miner
of Williamstown and Donna Grogg of Glenville; nine grand-children;
two great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Rev. Tim Hickman officiating. Burial was in NobeCemetery.

VONDA KNICELY

Vonda L. Knicely, 61, of Mt.Run,
near Rosedale, BraxtonCounty,
died Wednesday, Feb. 15, at her home.

She was born in
BraxtonCounty, the daughter of
Guy Holbrook of Oklahoma
and Emogene Barnhouse of
Tennessee.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her
husband, William B. Knicely; three sons, James Knicely and William
Knicely, both of Spencer, and Guy Knicely of Looneyville; one
daughter, Loretta Evans of Corbin, Ky.; five sisters, Jettie
Kinneman and Linda Holbrook of Oklahoma, Loretta McMichaels and
Brenda Neil, both of Tennessee, and Sheila Holbrook of Georgia; 10
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services and burial will be held at the
convenience of the family at
KnicelyCemetery, Elmira.

PATRICIA KAY ‘Patsy’ MITCHELL

She was born in
RoaneCounty, the daughter of
the late William Alton Simonds and Mildred Ellen Lee Simonds.

Born with no legs, she attended
West VirginiaRehabilitation
Center, Institute, where she received
her first legs. She and her sister opened Simonds Sisters Sewing
Shop, Dunbar, and she was a former switchboard operator for Holly
Hotel,
Charleston, and
adopted and cared for many children, some with AIDS, in Kentucky. She won the Miss W.Va. Wheelchair
Contest, allowing her to ride in several parades. After retirement,
she and her husband moved back to Campbells Creek, near Charleston. She took care of her brother, Sam,
until she became too sick to do so.

Surviving are her husband, David Null, whom she
met in a nursing home; one brother, Charles Alton Simonds of
Summersville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy
V. Withrow Sigmon and Betty Short, and two brothers, Samuel Simonds
and Charles Alton Simonds.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg. Burial was in
CloverCemetery, near Spencer.

DOROTHY GAE
ROGERS

Dorothy Gae Rogers, 76, of Beech, near Orma,
died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at
her home.

She was born in
Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Ray and
Mamie Morehead.

Surviving are her three sons, Billie Rogers of
Orma and Robert E. McCauley and Ronald McCauley, both of Ft. Myers, Fla.;
two daughters, Cindy Moats and Gayle Sue McCauley, both of Spencer;
16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
George Rogers; two sisters; one brother; and one granddaughter.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial was in SearsCemetery,
Nebo.

ALEXZANDER JAMES MARCUM

Alexzander James Marcum, 10, of Elkview, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at
Hubbard Hospice House after a nine-month battle with brain cancer.

Surviving are his adoptive parents, Kimberly
Marcum and Sonny Marcum; his maternal mother, Amanda Bowling;
grand-parents, James David and Lorene Hathaway; three sisters,
Kristina Marcum, Brittany Marcum and Michelle Yost; cousins, Hayden
Yost and Waylen O’Dell; and many other family and friends, including
in the CalhounCounty area.

Hewas
preceded in death by a cousin, Hunter Andrew Nicely.

Services were held at Mt.PleasantBaptist
Church, Elkview, with Pastor Lee Swor
and Pastor Cliff Curry officiating. Burial was in
ElkHillsMemorial Park,
Big Chimney.

DELBERT LEE
‘Dock’ KING

He was born at Orma, the son of the late Dwight
and Mary E. Parsons King.

He was a retired truck driver. He was a member
of FairviewMemorialFreewillChurch, Orma.

Surviving are three daughters, Darlene White
and husband Cary of Leroy, Audra Marks and husband Ed of Orma and
Sherry Patterson of Orma; seven grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and one brother, Elmer “Westfall” King of Big
Bend.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel B.
Dickey King.

Services were held at OrmaUnitedMethodist
Church, with Pastor Tom Law officiating.
Burial was in OrmaUMC
Cemetery.

ANNA LEE
JONES

She was born at Tanner, the daughter of the
late Asa B. Vannoy and Leafy Wilson Vannoy. She was a U.S. Navy
veteran of World War II and a former
GilmerCounty elementary school teacher. She was
a founder of the first 4-H Club in GilmerCounty.

Surviving are one son, Kevin Jones of Cox’s
Mill; two daughters, Lisa Koger of
Columbus
and Belita Mullinax of
Grand Junction,
Colo.; five grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Eldred Lee Jones; one brother, Jack Vannoy; and one sister, Sue
McCartney.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Rev. Ron Chesser officiating. Burial was in NewMt.OliveCemetery.

ROBERT GODFREY

Surviving are three daughters, Eula Starcher of Parkersburg, Connie Harris
of Covington, Va., and Linda Saxton of North Carolina; two
sons, Jerry Godfrey and Gary Godfrey, both of Mt. Zion; and one
sister, Vera Conrad of Spencer.

GENEVA
FRESHOUR LYNN

She was born in Five Forks,
the daughter of the late Alvy and Lona Snyder Freshour.

She was a graduate of Belpre
High School and had worked at BF
Goodrich, Corning Glass and American Viscose/FMC,
where she retired after 25 years of service. She was a member of
Parkersburg B&O veterans employee association, Order of Eastern Star
- Parkersburg Chapter 14, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Bethany Shrine
4 and MullenBaptistChurch, Belpre.

Surviving are one daughter, Diana Lynn
Balderson of Rockport; one son, Randy Lynn of
Reno,
Ohio; four grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry
“Jack” Lynn, and devoted friend,
BlaineChurch.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral
Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor
Kent Lowther and Pastor Lester Morgan officiating. Burial was in Sunset
MemoryGardens.

HOWARD RAFFERTY

Howard Rafferty, 72, of Rt. 5 East of
Grantsville, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at
his home.

He was born at Holts Run, GilmerCounty,
the son of the late Clark and Beryl Radabaugh Rafferty.

He was a retired machinist and a pilot, and a
member of BethlehemBaptistChurch, near Grantsville.

Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Sheryl
Rafferty; two sons, Mathew of Akron, Ohio, and Ben of Grantsville;
one daughter, Erin Sorencen of
Corona, Calif.; one sister, Judy Malloney of Little
River, S.C.; one brother, Gary Rafferty of Barberton, Ohio;
and his step-mother, Doris Vineyard Rafferty.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Ron
Rafferty.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at BethlehemBaptistChurch, with Rev. Gene
Johnson officiating. Burial will be in TurnerCemetery,
Lockney. Visitation will be held Thursday, noon to 1 p.m.,
at the church.

JAMES MORFORD GARRETSON

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late
Oscar Lee and Dollie Jackson Garretson.

He was a graduate of CalhounCountyHigh School and was a
World War II veteran. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service,
Grantsville, and was a former employee of the Calhoun County Board
of Education. He was a member of American Legion, Eureka Lodge #40,
AF&AM, Grantsville, NemesisShrineTemple, Parkersburg, and KnottsMemorialUnited
MethodistChurch.

Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth Leisure
of Parkersburg and Susan J. Garretson of Ceredo; one son, James Lee
Garretson of Grantsville; one step-daughter, Delores Leggett of
Columbus, Ohio; two step-sons, Robert Bower of Howell, Mich., and
Roy D. (Dink) Bower of Little Creek; one niece, Dorothy Jean Turley
of Hurricane; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several
great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nona
Bower Garretson, and one sister, Juanita Garretson Reese.

Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev.
Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in BethlehemCemetery,
near Grantsville. Visitation will be on Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

MICHAEL WILLIAM JONES

Michael William Jones, 62, died on his farm in
Chloe in January.

He was a resident of
Akron
when he retired in 2004 after a 30-year construction career with
Laborers Local 894. He was a union steward and member of the
elections board with Local 894.

Surviving are his mother, Irene Jones of Greensboro, N.C.;
one brother, Eric Jones of
Lewisville,
N.C.; and his friend, Obe.

ELODINE ‘Deanne’ MAZE SHIELDS

She was born in Annamoriah, the daughter of the
late Lesse and Ethel Jones Maze.

She worked as a food hostess at various stores
in the Parkersburg area. She was
a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for Troop 106 for six years and
youth leader at
PleasantViewChurch
for five years. She was a member of 7th StreetUnitedMethodist
Church,
Parkersburg, and
served as secretary of the Crusaders Sunday School class. In
addition, she was Chairman of the “Leper Fund” at the church.

Surviving are two daughters, Sue Hoselton of
Parkersburg and Donna DeBrular of Washington; four grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; one sister, Olive Phillips of Belpre, Ohio;
one brother, Robert Maze of Texas; one foster brother, Ralph Speece
of Oklahoma; one foster sister, Ada Ribbett of Parkersburg; and
several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50
years, Charles Shields, whom she married Nov. 7, 1943; one grandson, Sean Michael Hoselton; three
brothers, Wilbert Maze, Edward Maze and Hugh Maze; and one sister,
Delma Wentz.

SARAH BETH McATEE

Sarah Beth McAtee, 32, of Spencer, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at her
residence, from injuries received in a house fire.

She was the daughter of Gary Allan and Sheila
Dawn Jeffery Miller of Spencer.

She was a 1998 graduate of RoaneCountyHigh School and a shift
supervisor at Wendy’s Restaurant, Spencer.

Surviving are her husband, Michael A. McAtee;
two sons, Michael D. McAtee and Zachary A. McAtee, both at home; one
daughter, Desiree Dawn Alvis-Browning, at home; three sisters,
Rebecca Williams, Michelle Miller and Stacy Miller, all of Spencer;
father and mother-in-law, John and Frances Rush of Arnoldsburg; and
several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held at John H. Taylor Funeral
Home, Spencer.

HARRY JAMES WOOD

Harry James Wood, 61, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at Charleston Area
Medical Service, General Division.

He was born at Stumptown, the son of the late
Denver James and Mollie Catherine Shaffer Wood.

He was employed by Flying “W”Plastics,Glenville,and was a member of EnonBaptistChurch.

Surviving are one son, Justin Keith Wood of
Arnoldsburg; two brothers, Darrell Wood and Gerald Wood, both of
Shock; one sister, Charlottee Wood of
Orlando; several nephews and nieces; and
family friend and “adopted” grandmother, May Kendall.

He was preceded in death by one son, Kevin
James Wood.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Vernon
Kerns and Lewis Villers officiating. Burial will be in WoodFamilyCemetery, Bear Fork, near
Stump-town. Visitation will be held Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

CRYSTAL HELEN SMITH

She was born in
RoaneCounty, the daughter of
George John Triska of
Bedford,
Ohio, and the late Margaret Wright
Suttle.

She was a homemaker and a member of NewLifeBaptistChurch,
Arnoldsburg, and had worked in the children’s day care center.

Surviving in addition to her father are her
husband, Frederick Daniel Smith; one daughter, Autumn Smith; two
sisters, Misty Robinson of
Ft.Polk, La, and Gatha Seldomridge of Parkersburg; and her
grandmother, Eloise Nichols of Spencer.

She was preceded in death by an infant sister,
Sonya Triska.

Memorial service will be held Saturday,
February 18, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with
Rev. Mark Dudley officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

EMOGENE RIGGS SHAFFER MILLER

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Lester Merlin and Ethel Bell George Riggs.

She was a legal secretary for most of her life.
She attended BrynerChapelUnitedMethodist
Church.

Surviving are two sons, Rev. David K. Shaffer
of Clarksburg and Michael E.
Shaffer of Newport News, Va.; three sisters, Willadean Poling, Evelyn
Ferrell and Maxine Duskey; six grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen
E. Miller; first husband, Ernest Keith Shaffer; one brother, Lester
Merlin Riggs; and three sisters, Ellodean Law, Irene Basnett and
Geraldine Riggs.

Burial was in
BrynerChapel
Cemetery, Joker. Memorial services will
be held Saturday, Mar. 24, 11 a.m., at Mt.ZionUnitedMethodistChurch.

GERALD LEE
BALL

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late
Paris and Goldie Kerby Ball.

He retired from the U.S. Army as a master
sergeant with 32 years of service and from W.Va. Dept. of Highways
with 22 years of service. He was a member of SH Kwan Tae-Kwon-Do
Academy and earned his second-degree black belt. He was a member of
FaithBaptist
Church,
Vienna.

Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Loretta
Marie Ball; three sons, Michael Ball of Marysville, Wash., Andrew
Ball of Firestone, Colo., and Gerald D. Ball of Vienna; two
step-sons, Robert Lee Lockhart of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Steve
Lockhart of Davisville; eight grandchildren; and five
step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Mitchel
Ball, and two step-grandsons, Andrew Lockhart and Adam Lockhart.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Dr. John T.R. Powell and
Rev. Lloyd Mayes officiating. Burial was in MountOlivetCemetery, Parkersburg, with military
honors by American Legion Post 15.

INA
LAWTON

She was born in
Cuyahoga County, Ohio,
the daughter of Nora Minney
Lawton
of Stumptown and the late Raymond O. Lawton.

Surviving are three sons, Raymond Dale Hartmann
of Hamilton, Ohio,
Lee Michael Hartmann of
Milan,
Ind., and Christopher Sean
Hartmann of Fairfield, Ohio; one daughter, Sheri Dawn Hartmann of Dillsboro, Ind.;
one sister, Janet Galaska of Stumptown; nine grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; and special friend, William David Profitt of Fairfield.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Arnoldsburg. Burial was in
CollinsCommunity
Cemetery, Stumptown.

MABEL ARZETTA JONES

Mabel Arzetta Jones, 96, of Big Springs, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.

She was born in
WirtCounty, the daughter of
the late Johnnie and Emily Deems Furr.

Surviving are two daughters, Nellie Edgell of
Harrisville and Shirley Todd of Delaware; five sons, Robert Jones
and Roger Jones, both of Glenville, Don Jones of Tuppers Plains,
Ohio, Olen Jones of Big Springs and Glen Jones of Troy; two
grandchildren, whom she raised, Arzetta Raines of Camden and Debbie
Miller of Big Springs; and several additional grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband,
Robert Jones; one son, Wayne Jones; and one granddaughter, Crystal
Jones.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with
Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial will be in McGuffeyCemetery,
Elizabeth.
Visitation will be held Thursday,
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

CARL JAMES LUZADER

He was born in
GilmerCounty, the son of the
late Raymond and Melvie Danley Luzader.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a
coal miner. He retired from West Virginia Dept. of Highways as a
heavy equipment operator. He was a member of SandForkBaptistChurch.

Surviving are his wife, Doris Jean Lowther, whom he
married Apr. 15, 1950; two daughters, Kathy Chapman and husband
Darrell of Mt. Olive, N.C., and Diana Langford and husband Jim of
Chloe; two sons, Billy Joe Luzader and wife Shae of Grafton, Ohio,
and James “Randy” Luzader and wife Sherry of Sand Fork; five
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Tom Luzader of
Glenville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Roscoe
Luzader, Aaron Luzader, Raymond Luzader, Danley Luzader and Jennings
Luzader, and three sisters, Evelane Miller, Annabell Luzader and
Catherine Williams.

Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville,
with Pastor Bryan Groves and Pastor Phil Wilson officiating. Burial
was in Hiney
Cemetery, Linn.

PATRICIA JEAN BLAIR DUFFY

She was born at Big Bend,
the daughter of the late Dorsey Blair and Pearl Blair.

She was a 1956 graduate of
CalhounCountyHigh School
and worked with children at Riverview Children’s Center, Verona, Pa.

Surviving are two sons, William J. Duffy, Jr., and
Michael A. Duffy; three grandchildren; two brothers, Douglas Joe
Blair and Charles Blair; one sister, Ruth Ann Reeves; and several
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53
years, William James Duffy, Sr., and one daughter, Roberta L. Duffy.

Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at St.
John the BaptistChurch, with burial in PlumCreekCemetery.

CHESTERRAY PARSONS

He was born in
GilmerCounty, the son of the
late Delbert and Geneva Harris Parsons.

As a youth, he attended ChestnutLickBaptistChurch.

Surviving are eight sisters, Lenora “Sis” Miller,
Greta Peters and Gena “Kay” Peters, all of Glenville, Hallie Minney
of Sand Fork, Cora Kimes of New Haven, Wanda Accord of Beckley,
Patricia Knisley of Spencer and Madeline Duskey of Tanner; four
brothers, Jack Parsons and Bobby Parsons, both of Lockney, Jessie
Parsons of McFarlan and Steve Parsons of Glenville; and several
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Pearl
Parsons, and one brother, Eddie Parsons.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with
Pastor Randy Wilson officiating. Burial will be in CollinsCommunityCemetery, Stumptown.
Visitation was scheduled Wednesday,
5 to 8 p.m., at the mortuary.

BLAIR BRADY

He was born in
GilmerCounty, the son of the
late Elbert S. and Josephine Boone Brady.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of 20 year, serving in
World War II and the Korean War, and retiring in 1967. He also
retired from construction as a heavy equipment operator.

Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Ihlefeld Brady,
whom he married on
Apr. 30, 1955; three sons, Kenneth James Brady of
Washington, Michael Brady of Sutton and
Timothy Brady of Charlottesville, Va.;
one daughter, Karen Steiner of Little Birch; 11 grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Brock Brady of Shock and Borden
Brady of Texas; and one sister, Bernice Rogers of Baltimore, Md.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard
Brady and Blaine Brady, and two sisters, Beulah Bailey and Barbara
Sauor.

KENNETH ‘Buddy’ STALNAKER

He was born in Orma, the son of the late Fenton
Kenneth and Ruth Kunklar Stalnaker.

He attended Calhoun County Schools and worked for
Ohio Dept. of Transportation for 30 years as assistant
superintendent before retiring
Mar. 31, 1997.

Surviving are his wife of 17 years, Ella Louise
(Eloise) Quick Stalnaker; three sons, Calvin Stalnaker and Kevin
Stalnaker, both of Marietta, and Jeff
Stalnaker of Grove City, Ohio; one daughter, Joyce Thompson of Marietta; one step-son,
Robert Sturm of Parkersburg;
one step-daughter, Debbie Davis of
Newport,
Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Helen Jewell of Tucson, Ariz.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry
Wright; infant grandson, Calvin Stalnaker, Jr.; and one
granddaughter, Riley Marie Stalnaker.

Services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Hadley Funeral Home, Reno Chapel,
with entombment in East Lawn Mausoleum. Visitation will be held
Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

MELVIN COTTRELL

He was born at Crummies Creek, the son of the
late Noah and Fronia Jones Cottrell.

He was employed in pipeline construction and as
a mechanic in auto and heavy equipment.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Patricia
Elaine Groves Cottrell; one daughter, Lisa Thomas and husband Roger
of Parkersburg; one son, Gregory Paul and wife Kristen of Crummies
Creek; four grandchildren, Cody Cottrell of Fairmont, Cameron
Cottrell of Crummies Creek, Tiffany Davis and husband Marcus of Mt.
Zion and Tyler Lee of Sand Ridge; two great-grandchildren, Albany
and Baron Davis of Mt. Zion; eight sisters, Greta Bargeloh and
Mildred McBride, both of Parkersburg, Freda Mae Falls Bugden of
Arnoldsburg, Vera Johnson and Carol Summers, both of Crummies Creek,
Loretta Bishop and Connie Hoskins, both of Spring Run, and Kathy
Starcher of Elizabeth; five brothers, Donald Cottrell of West
Lafayette, Ohio, Calvin Cottrell of Siers Run, David Cottrell and
Gerald Cottrell, both of Arnoldsburg, and Randall Cottrell of Spring
Run; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Following cremation, a memorial service was held
at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glenville McBride,
Jr., and Rev. Glenville McBride, Sr., officiating. Burial was in MetzCemetery,
Sand Ridge.

DORIS LOUISE SAUNDERS

She was born in
CalhounCounty, the daughter of
the late Cecil Cleo and Dessell Tanner Wright.

She was a retired lab assistant for
St. ThomasMedicalCenter,
Akron,
Ohio.

Surviving are three sons, Dale Bennett of Ohio,
Allen Bennett of Alabama and Othel Bennett of Barberton; 12
grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; three
brothers, Willard Wright of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Darrell Wright
and Gerald Wright, both of Calhoun County; and five sisters, Eva
Harbaugh of Pennsylvania, Hazel Nichols of Spencer, Linda Staton of
Grantsville, Marie Dotson of Florida and Virginia Holbert of Belpre,
Ohio.

She was preceded in death by two husbands,
Darrell Bennett and John Saunders; one son, Glenn Bennett; one
daughter, Donna Comedi; two grandsons, Cole Charles Bennett and
Nicholas Lee Bennett; two brothers, Stanley Wright and Cecil Wright;
and two sisters, Mary Sue Goodrich and Dottie Lou Wright.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., in John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev.
Rick Metheney officiating. Burial will be in HuskCemetery,
Husk Ridge, CalhounCounty. Visitation will be
held Friday, noon
to 1 p.m., at the funeral home. Online
condolences may be expressed at
www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.

DONALD BUSCH

He was born at Big Bend,
the son of the late Ray Maxwell (Max) and Theresa Lynch Busch.

He was a 1956 graduate of
CalhounCountyHigh
School. While in high school, he began
working with the family excavating business, R.M. Busch Excavating,
and became known for his skill in operating excavating equipment.
After receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, he joined
his father and brother as a heavy equipment operator with Max Busch,
Inc. Upon retirement of his father in 1978, he and his brother
formed Busch Crane Rental, Inc., and operated throughout West Virginia and Ohio until his retirement
in 1988. He was a member of International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local 132, AFL-CIO,
50-year member of Mt. Olivet Lodge #3, AF&AM, 32nd degree member of
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and
NemesisTemple of the Shrine.

Surviving are his wife of 19 years, Martha Mace
Busch; two sons, Gregory T. Busch of Elizabeth and Mansfield, Ohio,
and Michael Shawn Busch of Parkersburg; one step-son, Tony L. Lopez
of Parkersburg; one brother, Glenn K. Busch of Lubeck; one sister,
L. Kathryn (Katie) Slider of Parkersburg; four grand-children; one
great-grandson, Gregory Maxwell (Max) Busch of Parkersburg; and
several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Loyd Winans and
Pastor Dave Cumpston officiating. Entombment was in Chapel of Peace, Sunset
MemoryGardens, with Masonic
graveside honors by Mt. Olivet Lodge #3, AF&AM, and military rites
by American Legion Post 15,
Parkersburg.

SONJA ANN
CURRY RAMSEY

She was born in
GilmerCounty, the daughter of
the late Joseph Bernard Curry and Zelda Fowler Curry.

Surviving are her husband, Cecil Ramsey; one
son, David Curry of Tanner; one daughter, Chrissy Dormeier of
Tennyson, Ind.; one sister, Ellen Brady of Wakeman, Ohio;
four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Rev. Bryan Groves officiating. Burial was in GoodShepherdCemetery, Tanner.

WILLIAM HUGH MAZE

He was born in Big Bend,
the son of the late Less and Ethel Jones Maze.

He moved to Ohio in 1930 and was a 1937 graduate of Belpre
High School. He married Norma Reed in
1940 and has three daughters, Jan Marchesa of
Cape Carol, Fla.,
Dottie Catheart of
Spartanburg, S.C., and Barb Marks of Belpre, Ohio; two sisters, Olive
Phillips of Belpre and Ellodene Shields of Parkersburg; one brother,
Joe Maze of Texas;
and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Delma
Wentz, and one brother, Edward Maze.

Graveside services were held at FairviewMemoryGardens, Belpre, with
Pastor David Ellenwood officiating.

ADRIAN KYLE BALL

Adrian Kyle Ball, 81, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012.

He was the son of the late Freddie Ball and
Ethel Doris Snider Ball.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was
stationed in Germany in the
early 1950s. He retired from Metal Seal and Products, Willoughby, Ohio,
in 1992, and returned to
CalhounCounty, where he
volunteered for many years as a van driver for the Veterans
Administration. He was an active member of
EnonBaptist
Church.

Surviving are one son, Steven Kyle Ball of Willowick, Ohio;
one daughter, Wanda Marie Ruple of
Indian Trail, N.C.;
four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Freda
Whytsell of Grantsville, Delores Byrd of Tanner and Erma Moss of Mentor, Ohio;
and one brother, Ernest Ball of Broomstick.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Olena Mae
Vannoy Ball; two brothers, Wilfred Ball and Freddie Ball, Jr.; and
one sister, Earnestine Ball.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse
Willard Jones; one son, Raymond Richards; one daughter, Anna Mae
Richards; one granddaughter, Olema Ann Richards Endicott; one
sister, Mary Jones; and three brothers, Lee Jones, Bruce Jones and
Harley Jones.

GERALDINE MARIE ‘Gerry’ BLAIR

She was born at Orma, the daughter of the late
Acie and Dola Parsons Nicholas.

She was a 1964 graduate of CalhounCountyHigh School. Most of her
married life was spent living in
Ohio, where she and her husband worked at
Whirlpool.

Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Sanford
Blair; one daughter, Deanna Blair of Bellefontaine, Ohio; two sons,
Allen Blair at home and Mitchell Blair of Bettsville, Ohio; four
brothers, Ivan Henderson of Brohard and Russell Burl, Carder Paul
and Calvin Glen, all of Bear Run, Orma; five sisters, Nella Jean
Yancey of Rosedale, Carlene Frederick of Nobe, Evalene Drake of
Clemmons, N.C., Connie Nichols of Canton, Ohio, and Linda McQuain of
Sutton; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Velma
Jean Frame, and two brothers, Cecil Nicholas and Bernard Nicholas.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev.
Alfred Hickman and Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial will be in Nobe
Cemetery. Visitation will be held
Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.,
at the funeral home.

LEON
RIGGS

He was the son of the late Locksie Park Riggs
and Roxzetta Cooper Riggs.

He retired from Sav-A-Tool after 20 years of
service.

Surviving are one daughter, Kathryn Jean Lydick;
one son, Jerry Riggs and wife Doris; one granddaughter, Lisa Marks
and husband, Darren; one great-grandson, Tyler; one brother, Burl V.
Riggs and wife Polly; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie
Knight Riggs; two brothers; and two sisters.

Services will be held Saturday, noon, at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial
will be in BrynerChapel
Cemetery, Joker. Visitation will be held
Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.,
at the funeral home.